What is it? Wildlife officials stumped as mysterious animal caught on Texas trail camera
Park rangers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife said Thursday they're scratching their heads, trying to identify the elusive creature captured on a game camera at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission.
Experts are trying to identify a mysterious animal caught on camera in Texas
A mysterious animal, who was captured on camera on a Texas trail, has left experts baffled on what animal it is.
MISSION, Texas – A mystery animal is lurking in the Rio Grande Valley, wildlife officials say.
Park rangers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife said Thursday they're scratching their heads, trying to identify the elusive creature captured on a game camera at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission.
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A mystery animal is lurking in the Rio Grande Valley, wildlife officials say.
(Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife)
"Is it a new species? An escapee from a nearby zoo? Or just a park ranger in disguise?," the agency questioned in a social medal post with a photo of the animal. "Regardless, it's thrilling to see such an incredible animal in its natural habitat."
While the agency said they would keep the public updated as they continue to investigate this mystery, many on social media have said it is an endangered Jaguarundi.
According to TPW, Jaguarundis are slightly larger than a domestic cat, weighing 8 to 16 pounds. Their coat is a solid color; either rusty-brown or charcoal gray. They are active mainly at night, but also move around during the day, often going to water to drink at midday. They can live 16 to 22 years in captivity.