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A mystery furry animal was spotted at the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Texas, leaving visitors and officials puzzled. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department posted a night camera shot of the animal on its Facebook page, speculating it to be an American badger, which is not commonly seen in the area due to their nocturnal behavior.
Texas Parks and Wildlife officials are trying to identify a "mystery animal" caught on camera by a park visitor in the Rio Grande Valley. The creature, which could be a new species, an escapee from a nearby zoo, or just a park ranger in disguise, has left officials scratching their heads. Many people hypothesized that the creature could be an American badger or an endangered Jaguarundi. The mystery remains unsolved.
A mysterious animal caught on camera in the Rio Grande Valley prompted an investigation by Texas Parks and Wildlife officials. After receiving guesses from the public, officials believe the animal is likely an American Badger, which is part of their natural range in Texas. The arrival of spring brings new badgers, which produce litters of one to five cubs that rely on their mother for protection.
A "mystery animal" caught on camera in the Rio Grande Valley has left Texas park officials and social media users stumped. The furry, short and stout, four-legged creature was caught on footage from the trail cam of a park visitor while walking at night. After much speculation and debate, park officials unveiled that it is likely an American Badger, which is not commonly seen in the valley due to their nocturnal behavior.