Ringtail

By Joyce Markovics

Part of the America's Hidden Animal Treasures series

Join a thrilling quest to uncover the secrets of elusive ringtails in the wild.

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32 pages· 2,405 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on an exciting journey with Professor David Wyatt as he tracks the elusive ringtails in California's Sutter Buttes. Discover the hidden world of these nocturnal creatures, once beloved by miners for their mouse-catching prowess. As you delve into their mysterious lives, uncover their diet, behavior, and habitat through vivid photos and captivating storytelling. Will you catch a glimpse of these solitary animals that shun the daylight? Dive into this adventure and explore the secrets of the ringtail, the miner's cat.

From the publisher

Ringtails are small mammals that are sometimes called “miner’s cats.” They got their nickname in the 1800s, when miners in California and Arizona kept them as pets because they were so good at catching mice! Today, ringtails live in the wild throughout the Midwest and western United States, but people rarely see them. Ringtails are solitary animals that avoid people, and they are active at night, when most people are asleep. In Ringtail: Miner’s Cat, kids go on a real-life adventure with biology professor David Wyatt as he tracks ringtails in an area of California called Sutter Buttes. Along the way, children will discover this fascinating animal’s diet, behavior, habitat, and physical characteristics. Large, full-color photos and a dramatic narrative format will keep readers turning the pages.

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