What Is This Mysterious Creature Found in San Antonio?

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A mysterious animal found near San Antonio has sparked debate over its identity, with suggestions ranging from a hairless Mexican dog to a coyote with mange or even a hybrid creature. Weighing only 20 pounds, the animal's remains have been examined by experts at the San Antonio Zoo, who believe it may be a mix of dog and coyote. The quality of images shared in news reports has been criticized, leading to calls for clearer pictures and DNA testing to confirm its species. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of such findings, particularly concerning local wildlife health, as the presence of mange could indicate a larger issue affecting animal populations. Additionally, the conversation has veered into related topics, including the liger—a hybrid of lion and tiger—and the fascination with unusual animal sightings, often linked to folklore like the Chupacabra. The ongoing investigation aims to clarify the animal's origins, with DNA results pending.
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Last night Howe reported that one Veterinarian examined the most recent kill and declared it to be a coyote with sarcoptic mange, genetic anomalies, and possibly a damaged jaw. DNA results from the Elmendorf kill are still pending.
 
  • #33
What was that creature which shot the first beast?
 
  • #35
The final comment of we don't need DNA identification based off my observations of a long deceased animal rubbed me the wrong way.
 
  • #36
So now they think it was a coyote but aren't sure? I still want to know about that DNA. They still think there were anamolies.
 
  • #37
...The first round of DNA tests on the Elmendorf beast came back inconclusive because the animal had been dead for too long. Stacy’s hoping that new DNA tests will help explain the animal's origin. [continued]
http://www.woai.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=AA3ED460-09FB-46CB-AAA5-27A353AA1186
 
  • #38
“I don't think it's an alien, but I wonder about that spaceship [Space Shuttle Columbia] that blew up over here. Something might have come out of it, and caused some type of genetic problem,” Stacy theorized.

Hmm... Obviously a true scientist at work...
 
  • #39
Yes I really hated to cite her at all. Unfortunately this was the only recent update on the DNA test. By alien I hope she meant not indigenous to the US.

She is allegedly an experienced Vet assistant or something similar. She is probably qualified to talk about animals but as for her radiation theory... :smile:
 
  • #40
Another one found in Texas

It's happened again -- another mysterious creature has popped up. This time, here in San Antonio. A coyote? A Chupacabra?

"I happened to be looking out my window and saw what I thought was a fawn in my backyard," said a homeowner who didn't want to be identified.

What he found was a blue-grayish animal with very little hair, a long tail, fangs and long claws. [continued with video]

http://www.woai.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=90BEAC88-E5DD-4B7A-A287-BBB622ACA55F
 
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  • #41
i think it looks mor like a shaven baby kangaroo if you look at it's hind legs they do not look like any breed of dog's legs that i have seen the way the muscles developed on the hind legs it looks like it carries most of it's weight on them or most likely stands on them it could have looked like a dog while running as young kangaroo's of families of kangaroo's usualy uses their front legs or arms as a support while running as they have not quite learned how to stay on the hind legs.