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Cryptids that went from Myth to Real

Cryptids that went from Myth to Real Once thought to be myth, These creatures turned out to be real! Black Panther Did you know Black Panthers were once considered a cryptid? It wasn’t until 2018, when a photo of a black leopard was captured in Kenya that they were actually proven to exist. Bornean Bay Cat In 1992, there was a rare small breed of cat that was discovered in Bornean Baby that was once thought to be a myth. Coelacanth This fish was thought to be extinct until in 1938, when a fisherman off the coast of South Africa caught one! Giant Armadillo Folklore started in the 1800's that there was a large armadillo but was mostly believed to be a myth until in the 1970's a large 130 pound armadillo was found in South America. Giant Gorilla This large breed of gorillas was found in the 1960s in Central Africa. Giant Otter Once thought a myth, the giant otter was eventually found in South America and measured up to six feet long. Giant Pangolin The first large scaly mammal P...
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Yeti

Yeti Abominable Snowman The Yeti is an ape-like creature that has been sighted in the Himalayan mountain range in Asia. It is said to live in ice caves and in snowy areas. Some believe it is a species of Bigfoot that just lives in cooler climates. It is said to be a furry creature that resembles a Sasquatch. Some scientists believe the Yeti might really be a Gigantopithecus, a prehistoric ape that lived in Asia three hundred thousand years ago. Himalayan folklore says the Yeti is a spirit animal that either brings luck to hunters or warns them they are traveling too deep into mountain territory. Others believe it is just folklore or misidentified Himalayan bears. Questions to Ponder Is the Yeti a relative of Bigfoot? Is it a real animal, spirit animal or a figment of our imagination?
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Yowie

  Yowie Quinkin, Joogabinna, Yahoo or Ghindaring In Aboriginal folklore, this is an entity that lives in the Australian Outback. The Yowie is said to be Bipedal. People have said it’s hairy, and ape-like. Facts & Trivia The most sightings have been recorded in eastern Australian states. Witnesses claim them to be between 6 - 11 feet tall. Some people describe it as looking like a hairy-man but with bat-like ears. The most sightings of Yowies come from Queensland but they are reported in every mainland state of Australia. Reports of Yowies go back to the 1800's. Questions to Ponder Every country seems to have a Bigfoot-like animal. Is this Australia’s?
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Wendigo

Wendigo Winter Entity From the folklore of tribes in North America, the Wendigo is a humanoid-like evil spirit that likes to possess human beings and turn them into cannibals. It is said to be super tall, gaunt and look emaciated and shifts between looking human to looking like a human with a stag head. Facts & Trivia Some Indigenous people thought that the Wendigo was a sign of people’s selfishness and greed. Many mental illnesses were blamed on a person being possessed by a Wendigo. A person was said to turn in to a Wendigo by doing bad things, being cursed by a Shaman or by dreaming about it. Wendigos were first written about in the 1600's. The Algonquian speaking people believed that eating fatty meat could cure one of being a Wendigo.
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Sky Rods

Sky Rods Air Rods or Solar Entities People who are into UFOlogy and cryptozoology are often interested in sky rods. Sky Rods look like how their name sounds, a long cylinder, sometimes with spirals on it, that fly through the air. They are often caught in photographs and videos but not seen with the naked eye. Some entomologists who have studied images of Sky Rods believe that these rods are insects moving across the frame as the photo is being captured, They believe the spiral around the rods is just how the camera’s shutter catches their wings. Others who study these believe they are some type of living entity that just can’t be seen with the naked eye, while others believe it is a paranormal spirit of some sort. What Do You Think? Are Sky Rods just insects caught flying quickly on camera? Are they possibly a supernatural being or alien energy?
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Skin Walker

Skin Walker Shapeshifter Oryee Naaldlooshii he Navajo’s folklore believe this to be an evil entity, spirit or witch that likes to confuse humans by shapeshifting into animals. Beliefs are that people turn into a a Skin Walker as a curse for doing something really bad such as killing someone. Many times a big dog, wolf or other wild animal will appear and disappear leaving one with creepy feelings. They trick humans by mimicking their voices. For example, if you are walking in the woods and hear a familiar voice calling help or your name, don’t follow that voice. Run home! Facts & Trivia Sometimes Wendigo, Skin Walker and Shape Shifters are all used interchangeably. Navajo people will seldom talk about Skin Walkers, especially outside of their own community for fear that talking about it will bring it forth. The Skin Walker can be considered an evil spirit or a human that turned into a witch by doing an awful act such as murder. There are a couple ranches in the United States that ...
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Ropen

  Ropen Demon Flyer A bat-like creature that has been sighted in New Guinea. The Ropen is said to be fly like a bird, have bat-like wings, a long beak filled with teeth and a 30' wing span. It is said to have bioluminescent lights on it to help it attract fish at night for feeding. Some people believe it is a supernatural bird while others believe that it is a bat, or a pterosaur, which is an extinct flying reptile. Questions to Ponder Is the Ropen a real bird from prehistoric times, a spirit-bird or just folklore. Is it possible that pterosaur have survived and possibly living deep in caves and once in awhile one makes it way out where people witness it? Can these Ropens be responsible for so many missing people in state parks?
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