Chupacabra

The Chupacabra, meaning goat-sucker in Spanish, is a cryptid first reported in Puerto Rico in 1995 and subsequently sighted throughout Latin America and the southern United States. It is described as a reptile-like creature, roughly the size of a small bear, with a row of spines running from its neck to the base of its tail. The Chupacabra is named for its reported habit of attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, particularly goats, chickens, and other small animals. Animals found after alleged Chupacabra attacks are typically drained of blood through small, precise incisions. Despite numerous investigations, no confirmed specimen has ever been captured.