The chupacabra (or "goatsucker") is a cryptid that's reportedly found primarily in Puerto Rico. There are many legends surrounding the chupacabra and the way it preys on farm animals by sucking their blood. Some people claim to have videos, pictures, and even bodies of this cryptid, but as of yet, it is not a scientifically accepted species. It has been a sensation for years with chupacabra T-shirts, movies (such as Chupacabra Terror), and the subject of various news stories. The chupacabra’s name comes from the Spanish word “chupar” meaning “to suck” and “cabra” meaning “goat.” Its loose translation is "goat sucker." The name stems from the way the animal preys on mostly farm animals (including goats) and is known to suck the blood out of their bodies. In 1995, some of the first major reported animal mutilations attributed to the chupacabra were of goats....read more...
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
Legend of the Chupacabra
The chupacabra (or "goatsucker") is a cryptid that's reportedly found primarily in Puerto Rico. There are many legends surrounding the chupacabra and the way it preys on farm animals by sucking their blood. Some people claim to have videos, pictures, and even bodies of this cryptid, but as of yet, it is not a scientifically accepted species. It has been a sensation for years with chupacabra T-shirts, movies (such as Chupacabra Terror), and the subject of various news stories. The chupacabra’s name comes from the Spanish word “chupar” meaning “to suck” and “cabra” meaning “goat.” Its loose translation is "goat sucker." The name stems from the way the animal preys on mostly farm animals (including goats) and is known to suck the blood out of their bodies. In 1995, some of the first major reported animal mutilations attributed to the chupacabra were of goats....read more...
