- Why?
1. Who Needs These?
Nature lovers like to collect
pictures of ringtail
cats for their unique tails. 
They are also needed by online
encyclopedias and websites that deal with providing information on wild animals.
There is a high demand for its pictures in Arizona, where it is the state
animal.
2. Types:
Pictures of ringtail cat are generally postcard type pictures taken by professional wild life photographers. All these pictures will show the immense banded tail of the ringtail cat. Some wild life enthusiasts will also take pictures of ringtail cats on their trails and then post them over the net.
3. Uses:
First and foremost, these pictures help to learn about the breed of ringtail cats. They are considered as collectibles by wild life enthusiasts, as this is one of the special breeds with banded tails. Ringtail cat pictures are found on a lot of articles in the state of Arizona.
- How to Choose
1. Online:
There are a huge number of the pictures of ringtail cats found over the internet. These are mostly pictures of the raccoons in their natural forest environment, taken in such a way that the tail is clearly seen with its black and white bands. Your selection must depend on the features that can be shown in the picture. If you want to learn or teach about the physicality of the raccoon, then select a profile picture, preferably with day lighting. This would be difficult as the raccoon is a nocturnal creature.
2. Professional Shots:
There are many professional shots of the ringtail cats available online. You will find most of these shots on educational and informational sites about animal breeds. While selecting a good professional picture, you must pay attention to whether all the features are shown properly or not. If you are hiring a photographer to take a picture, ascertain whether he or she has experience with wild life photography or not. You must tell him or her that the picture may most probably need to be taken at night.
3. Candid Shots:
You can take some candid shots of
the 
ringtail cat if you are persistent enough. These animals will
come out in the night, and may come quite close to human homes. If you get the
chance, you can click a photo of the ringtail cat in its natural element.
4. Expense:
Downloading a picture of a ringtail cat from a free public domain is virtually free. But you will need to spend some money if you are hiring a professional photographer.
5. Other items you might need:
Once the photos are taken, you will need a good album to preserve the photos.
