The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks shared a series of clues about a native animal, prompting residents to identify the species.
The post notes that the animal is found across Mississippi, is most active at dawn and dusk, and is known for being an excellent climber and stealth hunter.
According to the department, the animal typically weighs between 15 and 35 pounds. The post includes a photo credited to Michael A. Kelly and invites the public to submit guesses in the comments.
The department used hashtags #GuessTheSpecies, #wildlife, and #conservation to encourage engagement and awareness.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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