West Virginia is full of gorgeous wildlife like bears, raccoons, and deer. Then there’s the strange creature a woman local to the area recently spotted in a park. Brittany Keller was in her car when a herd of deer caught her attention. This part wasn’t unusual. What did stand out, however, was the one animal who clearly was not a deer. Curious about the unidentified creature, Brittany captured footage of it.
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Now, this footage has gone viral. Not only have folks seen it on social media, but the video has even made its way to local news stations. Still, no matter who watches Brittany’s video, they’re always left wondering: What is that animal? Watch the video below to figure out if you have any guesses!
“It looks like someone’s pet coatimundis, which is in the raccoon family…” one person guesses in the comment section of the video, with another adding, “Looks like an anteater. It’s a tamandua.”
Lots of guesses have been made about this peculiar animal — lemur, Tasmanian tiger, and Chupacabra, to name a few more. But will we ever know the real answer?
Even Animal Experts Find Themselves Stumped Over This Unidentified Creature Found Roaming a West Virginia Park
Even experts aren’t 100% sure about the identity of this mysterious creature. That said, a popular theory is that this is a fox with mange. This is a contagious skin disease that is caused by mites. This may help explain why the animal is so skinny and has such a thin tail.
So, while it can be fun to theorize about mysterious creatures like this one, it goes to show that good can come from it, too. When videos like this go viral, it can help push wildlife officials to find and help treat these creatures in need.
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