Chupacabra

With a name derived from the combination of the Spanish words for “suck” (chupa) and “goat” (cabra), the Chupacabra is a cryptid animal known for draining the blood of livestock, that is believed to be native to Puerto Rico. First sighted on the Spanish speaking American island in 1995, it was described as a reptilian creature with leathery or scaly skin of green-gray color; with sharp spines running down it’s back. It was said to stand between 3 and 4 feet tall, with a stance and hop similar...Read Full Story

Chupacabra, Mysterious Animal, Allegedly SPOTTED In Texas 7-14-2010 Huffingtonpost.com Chupacabras, literally “goat suckers,” are legendary creatures said to roam Mexico, Puerto Rico and parts of the United States. Once called the “Bigfoot of Latino culture,” there have been many stories about these unidentified animals. Chupacabras are said to kill livestock and tear them to pieces; they are often portrayed as a cross between a dog and a wolf. Apparent chupacabra sightings spread...Read Full Story

The notorious Chupacabra is dead! At least, that’s what one Texas teen believes after landing three shots in an animal he saw not far form his La Salle, Texas home. Carter Pop, 13, said he saw an odd looking animal outside his home on Sunday. Believing it to be the infamous blood-sucking beast that preys on livestock, Pope grabbed a rifle and said he shot the animal three times before it finally stopped moving. “It just walked across and started shaking, slowly moving across. No hair at...Read Full Story

Could it be?  Has the legendary chupacabra finally been caught on film? Jack Crabtree , a retired biologist, doesn’t believe in it, even though he’s seemingly snapped a photo of the mysterious beast. On July 4th (and again two nights later), Crabtree and his wife, Linda, claim to have seen a slow-moving, nearly hairless creature near the creek behind the Lake Jackson home. “It was immediately clear to me it was a coyote with a severe case of mange,” said Crabtree, a 24-year veteran of the U.S...Read Full Story

Chupacabra Captured 2011 , A mysterious creature, unidentified captured in Maryland last week, leading many to believe he was the mythical chupacabra. According to CBS, the technicians of the Prince George’s Hospital Center in Maryland were on a smoke break when they found a hairless animal jumping around. Began to take video and finally got into a cage with Chinese food as bait. After taking photos and videos, the group reports set the animal free. Tests were not performed, leaving the...Read Full Story