Sea serpent Bessie is not as well-known as the Loch Ness Monster, but it may be considered a distant cousin. The creature’s habitat appears to mostly be around the Ohio side of Lake Erie. There have been multiple sightings reported, and some attacks have been attributed to the creature. Description Bessie, or rather her ancestors, … Read more
Champ, or Champy, is a monster reputed to be living in Lake Champlain, situated in the American states of New York and Vermont and also partly in Quebec, Canada. Champ is thought to be similar to the Loch Ness monster, and there have been reported sightings in the lake going back 100s of years. Description … Read more
The Pukwudgie is a legendary creature from Native American folklore, said to resemble a human but smaller and with slightly different features. The name means “person of the wilderness.” The Pukwudgie, sometimes spelled as Puckwudgie, mainly inhabits wooded areas and seems to resemble a goblin or fairy-type creature. Description Pukwudgies are to be found in the … Read more
A werewolf is an ancient mythological human with the ability to transform into a wolf-like creature, usually during a full moon. Werewolves are closely related to the Louisiana Rougarou and the Skin-walkers of the Navajo. In fact, the idea of people turning into wolves or other wild wolf-like animals has been around for at least … Read more
Trunko is a sea monster that was reported in South Africa in 1924. This massive 50-foot-long creature was reportedly seen fighting with two whales off the coast of Margate, South Africa. Description The descriptions of Trunko create a vivid image of an extraordinary creature. One witness, Hugh Ballance, said the creature looked like a giant … Read more
The Tatzelwurm is said to be a small, carnivorous, lizard-like creature with the head of a cat and a serpent’s body living in the lower elevations of the Alps of Austria and Switzerland. Description The legend of the Tatzelwurm (claw worm) has been around for hundreds of years. Scientists are split on what it might … Read more
A hairy humanoid, the Skunk Ape has been part of North American lore for many years, with stories especially common in the southeastern states of Florida, North Carolina, and Arkansas. Description Reportedly sighted in many parts of North America – but particularly the South – the black or brown-haired Skunk Ape is thought to live … Read more
A Skookum is an ape-like creature said to inhabit the Mount St. Helens region of Washington State. The Skookum has many similarities to a Bigfoot or a Sasquatch, but it tends to be more predatory and aggressive than those creatures. Description The word ‘skookum’ is a Chinook word with a variety of modern meanings, including … Read more
The Tikbalang is a legendary humanoid cryptid from Philippine folklore, said to live in the mountains and forests there. Description “Tikbalang” roughly translates to “demon horse,” and this creature has been part of Philippine folklore since time immemorial. Said to live in the mountains and forests, it is a tall and bony being with extraordinarily … Read more
The wendigo is a legendary savage beast, often likened to Bigfoot or a werewolf. The legend originates from native American tribes and tells of a violent humanoid creature that preys on humans in the cold, snowy forests of the northern United States and Canada. Description The legend of the wendigo dates back beyond living memory, with generation after … Read more