The Ivory-billed woodpecker, Campephilus principalis, is officially classified as critically endangered or possibly extinct and generates a great deal of research and debate as to whether or not it still exists. Description The Ivory-billed woodpecker was the largest woodpecker to reside in the USA and, indeed, was one of the world’s largest of the species. … Read more
The Grassman is similar to Bigfoot, being a big, hairy, ape-like creature said to reside in the state of Ohio, USA. Description Ohio is known for its own version of Bigfoot, known as Grassman. Residents of the Buckeye State have been reporting Grassman sightings for 150 years. The name comes from the belief that the … Read more
The Wolpertinger is a legendary hybrid creature said to live in Bavaria, Germany and claimed to have various animal features like antlers, wings, and fangs. This cryptid is often compared to the American Jackalope as its appearance is often described as like a rabbit with antlers. Description The Wolpertinger was named by Bavarians and is … 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 a mythological human with the ability to transform into a wolf-like creature. Werewolves are closely related to the Louisiana Rougarou and the Skin-walkers of the Navajo. Description The physical characteristics of werewolves tend to vary by ethnic group. However, they are generally thought of as big, hairy, humanoid wolves that can walk … 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 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
The Qilin is a popular mythical creature originating from China. In English-speaking countries, it is known as the Chinese Unicorn. It is thought to be the living incarnation of fire, water, earth, wood, and metal. There have also been reported sightings in recent times, which are the subject of much debate. Description “Qilin” translates into … Read more
The Tsuchinoko is well-established in Japanese mythology. It is thought to inhabit the forests and mountains of Shikoku, Honshu, and Kyushu islands, along with parts of the Korean peninsula. This snake-like creature is thought to be relatively harmless and has inspired yearly hunts throughout Japan. Description “Tsuchinoko” literally translates to “hammer’s spawn.” The Tsuchinoko is … 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