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Watch rare moment elephants, lions and other zoo animals play in Texas snow
Animals at Houston Zoo were treated to a rare frosty treat last week when a snowstorm swept through Texas.
In adorable video footage, an Asian elephant was seen trotting through the snow, while a North American river otter slid across icy terrain.
Nearby, sea lions seemed unbothered by the cold, splashing in their temperature-controlled pool as the snow drifted down around them.
For Houston residents, snowfall is a rare phenomenon. Historical records from the National Weather Service show that Houston has seen snow accumulations of more than an inch on just 11 occasions since 1920. The city’s most significant snowfall occurred in 1895, when 20 inches fell, shutting down the city in a once-in-a-lifetime event.
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More recently, Houston experienced a light dusting of snow in February 2021 during a devastating winter storm that paralyzed much of the state.
This year’s snowfall was lighter, with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches reported across parts of Southeast Texas, including Jefferson, Orange, and Harris counties.
The National Weather Service had issued blizzard warnings for some regions, cautioning against travel due to whiteout conditions. Schools, highways, and airports were temporarily shut down, disrupting daily life for millions.
Houston Zoo officials shared videos and images of the animals—including those from climates not used to such conditions—enjoying the rare snow day and the entertainment the white stuff provided.
Lions made paw prints, while capybaras were given a pile of snow to examine—and taste.
Kevin Kendrick/Houston Zoo/AP
In a post on its own site, Houston Zoo said: “During the weather event, a group of 66 dedicated staff members stayed at the Zoo to ensure the security of the campus and watched as animals enjoyed the snow in a fun and enriching way.
“Each animal at the Houston Zoo receives specialized care tailored to their species’ needs, ensuring they remain comfortable during colder months. All animal buildings, barns, and night houses are equipped with heaters and designed to withstand extreme weather conditions.”
The snow has since melted in Houston and the current forecast predicts no further snowfall for the city, with temperatures now hovering around 44°F (7°C). Rain is expected on January 29 and 30, followed by a return to sunny skies.
This isn’t the first time animals at a zoo have had the chance to enjoy snow. In 2022, zoo animals including bears and wallaby Bennet enjoyed themselves when heavy snow fell in Washington, D.C.
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This Week in Texas, we talk about the fatal shooting in Houston involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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A man in Texas, suspicious about his newly acquired truck, decided to take a look inside. To his surprise, he found a GPS tracker that was monitoring his every move. As expected, people online reacted as they normally do: a collective meltdown.
The man in question is none other than David Allen, also known as ToTouchAnEmu. He is a very popular content creator who has over 9.8 million followers on TikTok alone.
And while he shares a wide variety of content, one of his latest videos addresses this apparent breach of privacy. He detailed how he was surprised and overwhelmed as he went through the terms and conditions after purchasing his new truck.
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His dealer had signed him up and paid for a one-year subscription to CarRx, a platform and mobile app that monitors vehicles’ data. David, however, was not too thrilled to find out exactly what that meant.
Tracking Everything
For starters, he showed that, under the terms and conditions, CarRx would sell all collected information to third parties. David was not too worried about that.
Instead, he showed all the data that the platform collects from vehicles. Understandably, he was shocked.
Monitored information includes the car’s VIN, mileage, oil and battery status, fuel, and charging history. The platform can also track a vehicle’s location, speed, crash detection alerts, braking events, and even camera image and sensor data.
Finding the Tracker
David, still astounded by the revelation, knew that something was fishy. He asked, “I start thinking, how do they know all that information about my car if they don’t have some sort of GPS tracker on it?”
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And to no one’s surprise, and thanks to a Google search, it turns out that there was, in fact, a tracker installed in David’s truck. And not willing to let it slide, the man got to work immediately.
The Texas man searched for the tracker near the OBD port. He noticed a Y-cable right below it and found the tracker connected to it. The tracker had an IMEI, meaning that it had a SIM card in it, so tracking is pretty much a guarantee.
Viewers React Accordingly
Of course, David’s video caused a multitude of reactions. Some took issue with how he labeled his SUV a truck, but most viewers were worried about their privacy.
“We need data privacy laws stat!” one said. Another one commented, “This isn’t new, unfortunately. I used to work for GM; they track everything. In real time.”
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The latter comment seemed to echo the majority of reactions. Other users, former car dealership employees themselves, said the exact same thing.
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