Officials originally couldn't tell if the animal is a new species, zoo escapee or even 'just a park ranger in disguise.'
"Pig bear," another humorously suggested, with one other saying that it's a"creature from the meteor."
While these suggestions didn't quite hit the mark, many people did offer some guesses that wildlife officials later said could be the case. "This is very likely an American Badger ," officials said in an update."...While American Badgers are not commonly seen in the valley , this is part of their natural range." , known for its short legs, wide body and for being an"excellent digging machine," can be found in Texas"except for the farthest eastern edge," according to wildlife officials. It's most often found in the state's prairie and desert areas.
With the arrival of spring comes the emergence of new badgers in the state. During this time of year, the animals produce litters of anywhere between one to five cubs, which are born"
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