Surprise in the live trap

[bullpup95]

That's a ringtail cat!! They are the biggest nuisance since raccoons! If it is a true one, they climb ANYTHING!! and they are omnivores. They will take small chicks. Personally I think they look like freak squirrels. They also will destroy tasty crops at night.

 

[BrattishTaz]

That thing is adorable!

 

[mrpekinduck]

Could they kill a full fledged duck?

 

[Cock-L-Doodle Garoo]

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I'm just north of San Antonio. We took hin to the back side of the ranch and turned him loose. I've seen them at night every now and then for years when driving. This is the first one I ever trapped though.

 

[southerndesert]

YES THEY EAT CHICKENS! and eggs....

From AZ Dept Game and Fish:

Ringtails have long, slender bodies from 10 to 14 inches in length with bushy, equally long black and white banded tails. The fur is a soft grayish brown with black-tipped hairs. Both the ears and eyes appear oversized, and the latter are outlined in white making them seem even larger. The legs are short, and the hind feet can be rotated 180 degrees like those of a tree squirrel, enabling the animal to descend vertical surfaces. Weights vary from 2 to 2 ½ pounds, the males being slightly larger than the females. Primarily a night-time animal, ringtails can be extremely bold and unconcerned about the presence of humans. Calls consist of a repertoire of barks, chirps, growls, howls, and yips.

Ringtails are found in rocky areas throughout Arizona with about the only areas devoid of ringtails being flat, alluvial valleys.

Natural History
The ringtail’s diet varies with the seasons but usually consists of small mammals, birds, lizards, and insects, as well as plant fruits, e.g., tomatillo berries. In farm areas, the ringtail may be an important predator on chickens and other poultry. Generally, four young are born in the spring.

Hunting and Trapping History
Ringtail cats are not a target species for trappers and usually taken incidentally. With the decline in the number of trappers, as well as the prohibition on the use of foot hold traps, the number of ringtail cats taken statewide has declined significantly to less than 50 animals a year.

 

[turbodog]

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Wow, it says they are tameable. Well that would certainly make an interesting pet!

 

[BlackBart]

wow how cute is that?! I caught a chicken

 

[brahmakid11]

run chickens run!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

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LOL! That's what I normally catch as well.

 

[TinyChickenLady]

Awww it's cute! Is it able to be tamed?

what a lovely addition to the farm!

I wanna love it and squish it and call it Mooch haha!