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Experts Disagree on Identity of Mystery Animal in Kansas

SHAWNEE HEIGHTS, KANSAS, AUG 7 – Experts doubt the animal is a black bear due to their rarity in Kansas and suggest it may be a raccoon or coyote, with the last confirmed black bear sighting in 2021.

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Wildlife experts said a mystery animal caught on camera in northeast Kansas is not a bear -- but they disagree about what the creature might actually be.

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Experts disagree on identity of mystery animal in Kansas

Wildlife experts said a mystery animal caught on camera in northeast Kansas is not a bear -- but they disagree about what the creature might actually be.

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Reported ‘bear’ sighting sparks disagreement among wildlife professionals - what animal is this?

Photos circulating online recently have people speculating what kind of animal was spotted in northeast Kansas.

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KCRG broke the news in Cedar Rapids, United States on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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