Famous Animal Legends (Cryptids) and their Origins
Cryptids, animals or creatures whose existence is suggested even though scientific evidence is lacked, are believed to be real by many people. While there may exist circumstantial evidence such as blurry photographs and crazed stories, none of the cryptid animals listed below are supported by science. Check the list below and see if you think any of these strange cryptids really exist.
Bigfoot [Sasquatch]
Origin: Legend has it that Bigfoot was first sighted in 1958 by some travelers hiking near Mt. St. Helens, Washington.
Although there is speculation that such a creature existed even earlier (just with a different name), no one
knows for sure if this "beast" could really exist.
Sightings: Mainly Washington, California, Texas, and Oregon, although almost all U.S. states have reported sightings of the creature.
Theories: Some of the rumors explaining the mystery of Bigfoot are that it's a giant ape, a person with abnormal hair growth, a guy in
a monkey suit, misidentified bear, mass media hallucination, and various other theories.
Loch Ness Monster [Nessie]
Origin: Apparently 565 A.D. was the first recorded sighting of the Loch Ness Monster by a man named Saint Columba while he was
swimming in the lake. The modern day sighting of the monster happened in 1933 by a couple driving along the road. Afer
that there have been various other claims to having seen it, along with multiple photographs.
Sightings: Scottish Highlands, Scotland
Theories: Some people believe that there really is a dinosaur-like creature still in swimming around, others are led to believe that
it was an elephant swimming in the lake underwater with its trunk sticking out. More theories suggest it was a dog swimming
with a stick in it's mouth and some say it was a submarine with a monster head on top.
Chupacabra
Origin: First discovered in Puerto Rico during the year of 1995, the Chupacabra is said to have killed 8 sheep via 3 puncture wounds to
the chest, completely draining the blood. Shortly after, more encounters begain springing up in Mexico, USA, and other south
American countries.
Sightings: Puerto Rico, Mexico, United States, Central America, & South America.
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Abominable Snowman [Yeti]
Origin: The abominable snowman was first sighted by Charles Howard-Bury in 1921 while he was climbing Mt. Everest.
Sightings: Himalayas of Nepal & Tibet
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Tasmanian Devil
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Montauk Monster
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