If you’re looking for something to watch, why not check out one of these fantastic movies and TV shows featuring cryptids? We solemnly swear you’ll love at least one entry on this list. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Newt Scamander is, in essence, a cryptid hunter. The best …
Read MoreForget Nessie–today, we’re talking about Champ. Perhaps the best-known lake-dwelling cryptid in America, Champ (or Champy) is said to live in Lake Champlain in northwestern Vermont. Like the famous monster of Loch Ness, Champ is usually described as a plesiosaur-like creature with a long neck. However, some experts believe he …
Read MoreNessie isn’t the only lake monster rumored to be lurking in Scotland. About 70 miles from Loch Ness, local legends claim that a creature called Morag dwells in Loch Morar. Some accounts even suggest the lake hides two or more monsters. Loch Morar might not be the biggest lake in …
Read MoreWe’re always on the lookout for cryptid sightings. From the skunk apes of Florida to the mothmen of Chicago, we’re on the case. Today, we’re looking at the human-sized rat fossils that were discovered on a dig in South America. What were these creatures–and why were they so monstrously huge? …
Read MoreAlways be yourself. Unless you can be a mermaid. Then always be a mermaid. Slogans like that one began cropping up on t-shirts, tote bags, and water bottles a few years ago as mermaids experienced a huge spike in popularity. But the history of these half-woman, half-fish creatures dates back …
Read MoreMost of us assumed we’d never see animals that are extinct again. That’s the deal with extinction–once they’re gone, they’re gone. But apparently these scientists saw the Jurassic Park movies and thought, “Hey, that’s a great idea!” The most likely candidate for resurrection through cloning is the woolly mammoth. Read …
Read MoreSaving people. Hunting things. The family business. “Supernatural” fans might be saying goodbye to the Winchesters (and Castiel, of course) at the end of the fifteenth and final season, but the show has over 300 episodes full of ghouls, ghosts, and urban legends. And believe it or not, the show’s …
Read MoreWhen you’re new to the world of cryptozoology, you start with the rock stars–your Bigfoot, your Mothman. But those familiar cryptids are just the tip of the iceberg. Regional legends are just as rich and fascinating as the big-name cryptids. That’s why we’re putting the spotlight on the Florida Skunk …
Read MoreLike many great stories, this one begins with a frozen Neanderthal. Okay, there are only two stories that begin this way: the tale of the Minnesota Iceman and the movie “Encino Man.” But in this case, the true story is even stranger than anything Hollywood could dream up. What Is …
Read MoreIf you journey to Lake Okanagan in British Columbia, Canada, you’re sure to encounter a legend. Specifically, you’ll see plenty of merchandise and art dedicated to Ogopogo, or Oggy, the local lake monster. Ogopogo: Canada’s Answer to Nessie Affectionately known as Oggy, Ogopogo has been sighted by visitors since at …
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