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The Wildman of China

September 24, 2008

–The Wildman of China or Yeren is a legendary creature said to be an as yet undiscovered hominid residing in the mountainous forested regions of China’s remote Hubei province.  The name translates as “Man Bear” or “Man-Monkey.”  The creatures are reported by witnesses to be covered in  reddish-brown hair, although some white specimens have also been reported.  Their height is estimated to be in the five to seven foot range, with some ten foot specimens also reported.

Regional officials have reported nearly four hundred Yeren sightings since the 1920’s.  Since the 1980’s, local and national Chinese government has had a keen interest in the Yeren, supporting scientists who have elected to study it. The Yeren may be linked to the extinct hominid Gigantopithecus, which formerly inhabited the region.

The Yeren made a brief appearance in John Carpenter’s offbeat but very cool movie, Big Trouble In Little China, and was the subject of a recent MonsterQuest episode.

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Cuero “Chupacabra” Identified As Coyote

September 19, 2008

–Well, the DNA test results are in…and the Cuero, Texas presumed chupacabra creature has been identified as a coyote.  DNA strands were virtually identical.

DNA testing could not answer questions as to why the beast looked as he did…bluish, almost hairless, etc.  And he was one ugly son of a *****.

Another bubble burst…sigh!!! At least the Texan woman who had the head got it out of her freezer!

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“Cressie”

September 19, 2008

–In Lake Crescent, New Foundland, reports exist of a mammoth species of eel called “The Lake Beast,” or more affectionately, “Cressie.”  The notion of eels up to 30 feet long is reflected in Native American legends dating back centuries, and referring to a “Pond Demon,” and a “Swimming Demon.”  Some believe that it could be a displaced ocean dweller, as eels are quite ancient, evolving before the continents divided.–Remember Pangea?

Once again, the intepid boys from MonsterQuest investigated, going through the murky waters of the Canadian lake in question.  Results were again inconclusive with “Cressie” not found, although eyewitness accounts were intriguing…and a lobster trap set for the beast underwater was dragged a considerable distance by something…

Water creatures are big stuff right now.  Destination Truth is airing a segment on one.  And even while their existence remains unproven, in many countries it is illegal to kill them…Hmmm, isn’t that interesting?!

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You Big, Hairy Ape!

September 11, 2008

–Of cryptids there is conjecture, but Gigantopithecus really existed!  An extinct species of ape, Gigantopithecus made the scene from roughly a million years ago to perhaps as recently as 300,000 years ago…and some would say that he’s still out there kicking. Gigantopithecus hung out in ancient China, India, and Vietnam, some say even making it to North America via a land bridge. He existed in the same time frame and location as several hominid species, and is thought to have stood up to 10 feet tall, weighing up to 1,200 pounds.

Gigantopithecus remains in the form of molars were found in 1935 in a Chinese apothecary shop, where fossilized teeth and bones (termed dragon bones) were often ground into powder and consumed in some branches of traditional Chinese folk medicine; good for what ails ‘ya! Several jawbones and over 1,000 teeth have been recovered.

MonsterQuest has profiled Gigantopithecus, reviewing accounts of those who have witnessed “really big apes,” one of which in a merry sport is reported to have thrown pinecones at a guy for 45 minutes; gotta love the big ape!  By the reckoning of some, Bigfoot may be a relative of Gigantopithecus that has endured into the present day…

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Mokele-Mbembe

September 6, 2008

—Mokele-Mbembe is a dinosaur-like cryptic creature living in and around the Congo. The name translates as, “one who stops the flow of rivers.” The creature is thought of as a sauropod that managed to avoid extinction. Pygmies indigenous to the area also ascribe some magical powers to the beast.

The first sighting of this cryptid was in 1776, but most eyewitness reports occurred during the 20th century.  The legend of Mokele-Mbembe has inspired a lot of fiction, including the Disney film, Baby.

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Bigfoot Found?

August 14, 2008

–This could be major, or just another hoax.  Two Georgia residents who lead bigfoot-tracking expeditions are claiming to have found the body of a bigfoot in the woods of northern Georgia.  The men, one a police officer and the other a former correctional officer, claim they have a body, photos, and DNA evidence of the 7-feet tall, 500 lb. mammal.  On August 15th, the men will reveal their findings at a news conference in Palo Alto, where they intend to present DNA evidence that will prove that the carcass is that of a bigfoot. The creature has a 16-3/4 inch footprint and a palm to fingertip span of 11-1/2 inches. The presenters are not stating where the body was found or where it is now.

Will this be the find of a lifetime, or just another disappointment?–I want to believe!

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The Jersey Devil

July 26, 2008

–The Jersey Devil, also known as The Leeds Devil, is a cryptic animal reputed to inhabit the Pine Barrens in southern New Jersey.  The creature was first described in the 1700’s, with sightings reported as recently as 2008.  Most accounts describe the Jersey Devil as having a long neck, wings, and hooves.  The long neck has brought comparisons to the giraffe, while the head is elongated and horse-like.

Legend is rich surrounding the origins of the Jersey Devil, with a Mother Leeds in colonial times reputed to have had twelve children while learning that she was pregnant with a thirteenth child.  “Let it be a devil!,” the woman is reported to have said with understandable exasperation, and so it was!  The product of Mother Leeds’ thirteenth pregnancy ate its mother and siblings, and then burst into the outside world.

By some accounts, the Jersey Devil is said to have red eyes with hypnotic or paralyzing impact.  Some locals regard the Devil affectionately as a protector or kind of area mascot, and it is a source of attraction for tourists and related merchandising...

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