Ringtail: Miner's Cat

Just before lunchtime in May 2011, the employees at an office building in California discovered a furry visitor in their conference room. The animal was small and raccoon-like, with huge eyes and a long, puffy ringed tail. However, it wasn't a raccoon-it was a mysterious ringtail!

Look inside to learn more about these secretive animals, including how they hunt, raise their young, and survive in the wild. You'll also find out how biologist David Wyatt studies and tracks these beautiful little animals-which are truly among America's finest hidden animal treasures.