Experts make incredible discovery while checking traps in national wildlife refuge: 'It's like a unicorn sitting right in front of us'

Experts make incredible discovery while checking traps in national wildlife refuge: 'It's like a unicorn sitting right in front of us'

A hyperlocal rodent species made a rare appearance in California, according to The Modesto Bee. Two elusive riparian woodrats were caught in traps along the banks of the San Joaquin River by National Wildlife Refuge staff. Researchers followed up by setting trail cameras to capture any others in action and managed a few nocturnal sightings. The endangered riparian woodrat hadn't been seen since 2017. Endemic to the San Joaquin River National Wil…