Ringtail
Bassariscus astutus
The ringtail is a mammal of the raccoon family native to arid regions of North America. It is widely distributed and well-adapted to its distributed areas. It has been legally trapped for its fur.
Baby Season
Summer (May-June)
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Community Sightings
Recent observations from the iNaturalist community
Aug 31, 2026
CA-263, Yreka, CA, US
byMadison McGroarty
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Aug 29, 2026
Los Padres National Forest, Santa Barbara, CA, US
byErin "Epidote" Enfield
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Aug 26, 2026
Rafael Martínez, Constitución de 1917, 09260 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México
byDelgado Fabela Jared Fabián
Research Grade
· 4 IDs
Aug 26, 2026
Jilotepec, MX-MX, MX
byAntonio Pérez Zárate
Research Grade
· 1 ID