Using camera traps to document ringtails in the Sawtooth Range south of Twin Falls, University of Idaho researchers say the raccoon-like mammal has expanded its northern range into the Gem State.
August 1, 2026
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Ringtails expanding into southern Idaho, says UI-led study
New findings indicate the species’ distribution may be shifting
Researchers believe environmental changes, including the expansion of juniper woodlands, may be creating more suitable habitat for ringtails in southern Idaho by increasing available cover, denning sites and food resources.