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Chupacabra (also chupacabras /tʃupa'kabɾas/, from Spanish chupar: to suck, cabra: goat; goat sucker) is a cryptid said to inhabit parts of the Americas. It is associated more recently with sightings of an allegedly unknown animal in Puerto Rico (where these sightings were first reported), Mexico, and the United States, especially in the latter's Latin American communities.<ref name="Latino Bigfoot"/> The name comes from the animal's reported habit of attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, especially goats. Physical descriptions of the creature vary. Eyewitness sightings have been claimed as early as 1990 in Puerto Rico, and have since been reported as far north as Maine, and as far south as Chile. It is supposedly a heavy creature, the size of a small bear, with a row of spines reaching from the neck to the base of the tail. Most biologists and wildlife management officials view the chupacabra as an urban legend.<ref>Modèle:Cite book</ref>
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History
paranormal.about.com/library/weekly/aa051898.htm| title=On the trail of the Chupacabras| accessdate=2007-10-05}}</ref> In this attack eight sheep were discovered dead, each with three puncture wounds in the chest area and were completely drained of blood.<ref name="trail"/> In 1975, similar killings in the small town of Moca, were attributed to El Vampiro de Moca (The Vampire of Moca).<ref> Stephen Wagner
. Encounters with Chupacabras
. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. </ref> Initially it was suspected that the killings were done by members of a Satanic cult; later more killings were reported around the island, and many farms reported loss of animal life. Each of the animals had their bodies bled dry through a series of small circular incisions.//paranormal.about.com/library/weekly/aa051898.htm| title=On the trail of the Chupacabras| accessdate=2007-10-05}}</ref> In this attack eight sheep were discovered dead, each with three puncture wounds in the chest area and were completely drained of blood.<ref name="trail"/> In 1975, similar killings in the small town of Moca, were attributed to El Vampiro de Moca (The Vampire of Moca).<ref> Stephen Wagner
. Encounters with Chupacabras
. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. </ref> Initially it was suspected that the killings were done by members of a Satanic cult; later more killings were reported around the island, and many farms reported loss of animal life. Each of the animals had their bodies bled dry through a series of small circular incisions.
www.crystalinks.com/chupacabras.html|title= Chupacabras Bio| accessdate=2007-05-10}}</ref> Shortly after the deaths in Puerto Rico, other animal deaths were reported in other countries, such as the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Brazil, the United States and Mexico.<ref name="trail"/>//www.crystalinks.com/chupacabras.html|title= Chupacabras Bio| accessdate=2007-05-10}}</ref> Shortly after the deaths in Puerto Rico, other animal deaths were reported in other countries, such as the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Brazil, the United States and Mexico.<ref name="trail"/>
Reported sightings
web.archive.org/web/20051109030151/http://www.woai.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=FAE91F84-A264AC3-8EA4-9097690CDEFC| title=Chupacabra? Strange Animal Found in Elmendorf//web.archive.org/web/20051109030151/http://www.woai.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=FAE91F84-A264AC3-8EA4-9097690CDEFC| title=Chupacabra? Strange Animal Found in Elmendorf www.banderasnews.com/0603/art-chupacabra.htm| title=Texas' Blood-Sucking Monster| accessdate=2007-06-12}}</ref>//www.banderasnews.com/0603/art-chupacabra.htm| title=Texas' Blood-Sucking Monster| accessdate=2007-06-12}}</ref> www.nbc4.tv/news/4895053/detail.html|title=Texas Farmer Claims He Caught Legendary 'Chupacabra'|publisher=KNBC Los Angeles|date=2005-08-25}}</ref>//www.nbc4.tv/news/4895053/detail.html|title=Texas Farmer Claims He Caught Legendary 'Chupacabra'|publisher=KNBC Los Angeles|date=2005-08-25}}</ref>
www.mosnews.com/news/2006/04/27/chupacabra.shtml|title=Chupacabra the Goatsucker Vampire Sightings Reported in Central Russia|publisher=MosNews|date=2006-04-17}}</ref>//www.mosnews.com/news/2006/04/27/chupacabra.shtml|title=Chupacabra the Goatsucker Vampire Sightings Reported in Central Russia|publisher=MosNews|date=2006-04-17}}</ref>
hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MYSTERY_BEAST?SITE=WWL&TEMPLATE=STRANGEHEADS.html&SECTION=HOME| title='Hybrid Mutant' Found Dead in Maine|publisher=Associated Press|date=2006-08-16}}</ref>//hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MYSTERY_BEAST?SITE=WWL&TEMPLATE=STRANGEHEADS.html&SECTION=HOME| title='Hybrid Mutant' Found Dead in Maine|publisher=Associated Press|date=2006-08-16}}</ref>
www.eltiempo.com/nacion/boyaca/2007-05-02/ARTICULO-WEB-NOTA_INTERIOR-3539469.html| title=Bestia' chupasangre asusta a los campesinos de Chiscas: ha matado 310 animales'|publisher=El Tiempo|date=2007-05-02}}</ref>//www.eltiempo.com/nacion/boyaca/2007-05-02/ARTICULO-WEB-NOTA_INTERIOR-3539469.html| title=Bestia' chupasangre asusta a los campesinos de Chiscas: ha matado 310 animales'|publisher=El Tiempo|date=2007-05-02}}</ref>
news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070831/ap_on_re_us/mythical_chupacabra_1;_ylt=AnDelIZ4v5tFOrVuRPy0I_EE1vAI| title=Has a mythical beast turned up in Texas?| date=2007-08-31}}</ref> Canion reported that nearly 30 chickens on her farm had been exsanguinated over a period of years, a factor which led her to connect the carcasses with the chupacabra legend. State Mammologist John Young estimated that the animal in Canion's pictures was a grey fox suffering from an extreme case of mange. In November 2007, biology researchers at Texas State University-San Marcos determined from DNA samples that the suspicious animal was merely a coyote.<ref>"
'Texas State researchers solve mystery of Cuero chupacabra' " , Texas State University News Service , 2007-11-01 . </ref>//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070831/ap_on_re_us/mythical_chupacabra_1;_ylt=AnDelIZ4v5tFOrVuRPy0I_EE1vAI| title=Has a mythical beast turned up in Texas?| date=2007-08-31}}</ref> Canion reported that nearly 30 chickens on her farm had been exsanguinated over a period of years, a factor which led her to connect the carcasses with the chupacabra legend. State Mammologist John Young estimated that the animal in Canion's pictures was a grey fox suffering from an extreme case of mange. In November 2007, biology researchers at Texas State University-San Marcos determined from DNA samples that the suspicious animal was merely a coyote.<ref>" 'Texas State researchers solve mystery of Cuero chupacabra' " , Texas State University News Service , 2007-11-01 . </ref>
Appearance
skepdic.com/chupa.html|title=Chupacabras Biography|accessdate=2007-05-10}}</ref> This form stands approximately 3 to 4 feet (1 to 1.2 m) high, and stands and hops in a similar fashion to a kangaroo.<ref name="top ten"> Stephen Wagner
. The Top 10 Most Mysterious Creatures of Modern Times
. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. </ref> In at least one sighting, the creature hopped 20 feet (6 m). This variety is said to have a dog or panther-like nose and face, a forked tongue protruding from it, large fangs, and to hiss and screech when alarmed, as well as leave a sulfuric stench behind.<ref name="top ten"/> When it screeches, some reports note that the chupacabra's eyes glow an unusual red, that gives the witnesses nausea. For some witnesses, it was seen with bat-like wings.<ref> Chupacabras=Giant Bat?
. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
</ref>//skepdic.com/chupa.html|title=Chupacabras Biography|accessdate=2007-05-10}}</ref> This form stands approximately 3 to 4 feet (1 to 1.2 m) high, and stands and hops in a similar fashion to a kangaroo.<ref name="top ten"> Stephen Wagner
. The Top 10 Most Mysterious Creatures of Modern Times
. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. </ref> In at least one sighting, the creature hopped 20 feet (6 m). This variety is said to have a dog or panther-like nose and face, a forked tongue protruding from it, large fangs, and to hiss and screech when alarmed, as well as leave a sulfuric stench behind.<ref name="top ten"/> When it screeches, some reports note that the chupacabra's eyes glow an unusual red, that gives the witnesses nausea. For some witnesses, it was seen with bat-like wings.<ref> Chupacabras=Giant Bat?
. Retrieved on 2007-05-10.
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www.uforc.com/chupas/journal2-UFORCE_page21.html| title=Chupacabras Remains Found| accessdate=2007-06-20}}</ref> Unlike conventional predators, the chupacabra is said to drain all of the animal's blood (and sometimes organs) through a single hole or two holes.<ref> Tomás De Jesús Mangual
(2006-01-09) . Imputan otro ataque al Chupacabras . El Vocero
. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. </ref>//www.uforc.com/chupas/journal2-UFORCE_page21.html| title=Chupacabras Remains Found| accessdate=2007-06-20}}</ref> Unlike conventional predators, the chupacabra is said to drain all of the animal's blood (and sometimes organs) through a single hole or two holes.<ref> Tomás De Jesús Mangual
(2006-01-09) . Imputan otro ataque al Chupacabras . El Vocero
. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. </ref>
In popular culture
edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0605/02/lt.01.html| title=Illegal Immigrants Frightened by Raid Rumors; George Bush: "The Decider"; "Happy Slapping" | publisher=CNN| date=2006-05-02| accessdate=2007-10-05}}</ref> Following the incident in Cuero, Texas the popularity of the Chupacabras myth was receiving global attention.<ref name="craze"> Chupacabra craze goes global
. KVUE (2007-08-28)
. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. </ref> Phylis Clayton who was responsible for capturing the alleged specimen claimed that t-shirts highlighting the event were shipped to countries such as Italy, Guam and Iraq . The publicity that Cuero received following this event has led to some suggesting changing the town's mascot.<ref name="craze"/>//edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0605/02/lt.01.html| title=Illegal Immigrants Frightened by Raid Rumors; George Bush: "The Decider"; "Happy Slapping" | publisher=CNN| date=2006-05-02| accessdate=2007-10-05}}</ref> Following the incident in Cuero, Texas the popularity of the Chupacabras myth was receiving global attention.<ref name="craze"> Chupacabra craze goes global
. KVUE (2007-08-28)
. Retrieved on 2007-10-05. </ref> Phylis Clayton who was responsible for capturing the alleged specimen claimed that t-shirts highlighting the event were shipped to countries such as Italy, Guam and Iraq . The publicity that Cuero received following this event has led to some suggesting changing the town's mascot.<ref name="craze"/>
See also
References
External links
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