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Saturday, October 13, 2018

Check out these TERRIFYING Monsters That Might Actually Be REAL! From real monsters like the chupacabra to mythological creatures that might actually exist, this top 10 list of mysterious creatures has some scary things you don't want to encounter!

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9. Giants

Giants are mentioned in Native American, Hindu, Greek and Norse myths and legends, even the Bible and of course countless fantasy series. The idea of men and women as tall as buildings has been around for a long time, but could they be real?

The Guinness World Record for the tallest man ever is Robert Wadlow, who measured to be 8 feet 11 inches tall (2.72m).

8. Skunk Ape

One of the biggest legends in the world today is that of Bigfoot, aka Sasquatch, but in Sarasota Florida, there's another creature that roams in the forest that might be scarier than Bigfoot. And it's guaranteed to be a whole lot stinkier. This is the tale of the Skunk Ape.

7. Shapeshifters

When it comes to superpowers, a common one that people would like to have is the ability to "shapeshift". This is the power to transform your body into anything you want. The Wonder Twins, Beast Boy, Animorphs, and some people in True Blood have had this ability over the years, but the basis of it comes from ancient legends of actual Shapeshifters existing, and there might be some in the world today if you believe the old stories.

6. Dover Demon

The year was 1977, and in the spring months of that year, a monster appeared. What's more, this monster was seen by three different people. In their statements, all 3 descriptions matched. It was four feet tall, had long thin fingers, and a "watermelon shaped" head. It also had glowing orange eyes. After the three sightings, the creature was labeled the "Dover Demon". But, also after those three sightings, the creature was never seen again.

5. Cyclops

In Greek Mythology, the Cyclopes were a race of giants with a singular eye in the center of their forehead. In Homers Odyssey, the most famous Cyclops was the son of Poseidon but we all know that he got his eye plucked out by Odysseus.

What might surprise many is that there is proof that Cyclops could exist today. While it might not be in the form of a colossal giant, sometimes there are people and animals born with one eye.

4. Megalania

In Australia during the Ice Age, there was creature that roamed the continent as Apex Predator of the land. It was a massive lizard, and it was called the Megalania.

This wasn't just any lizard though, it was said to have grown to be 23 feet long and had a mouth full of teeth that were not only sharp, but it?s mouth was extremely venomous. Which obviously made it an even more lethal predator.

3. Hobbits

When I say "Hobbits", you?re probably thinking of Frodo and the little people from the Lord of the Rings who we know and love. However, have you ever wondered if they could actually exist? In the modern world, there are reports of actual Hobbits being around in certain places.

2. Dragons

While it's true that you might think you want a dragon, there should be no doubt that dragons could be kind of scary if they were around now!! While it's true that many people want to be like Daenerys from Game of Thrones because of how she rides and controls her dragons, it should be noted that for everyone else who is NOT her, facing off against the dragons is frightening on every level.

1. Chupacabra

There are fewer monsters that are as frequently seen as the Chupacabra. It's been called many things depending on your translation, but its name literally translates to "goat-sucker". As in, it sucks the blood of goats for food. The legend of the Chupacabra is so pervasive that it's been seen in live action TV shows and movies, as well as cartoons. And sightings of the creature continue to this day.

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Dubuque County Iowa (Class B) BFRO

Screams and stalking at a Girl Scout camp 13 miles west of Dubuque

Saw a mid-height gangly creature run across the road on two feet. This occurred many years ago, but with the more current sightings in the area, I'd like to submit the story. The summer of 1959...

August 1959

Oconto County Wisconsin (Class B) BFRO

Motorist's daylight sighting of a Sasquatch near Peshtigo Brook State Wildlife Area

Sunday May 28th, 2023 between 7-8 a.m. CST I was driving north on Peshtigo Brook Road. Where it comes to a 90' corner to the left and turns into N. Branch Rd. To the left, North Branch Rd also goes of...

May 2023

Clinton County Missouri (Class B) BFRO

Resident sees two sets of large green eyes reflecting spotlight around 1am near Holt

I was taking my dogs outside and I've been taking a spotlight with me because there has been alot of coyote activity. I was scanning around with the spotlight and about 300 feet in front of me is a cl...

August 2023

Mason County Washington (Class B) BFRO

Hikers report possible sasquatch vocals + stalking in center of Harstine Island

On Sunday May 28, 2023, at around 7am, myself, my husband, and my brother went for a nature walk near his parents' property. We found an old logging road near the south end of the island in the center...

May 2023

Bond County Illinois (Class A) BFRO

Deer hunters have close sighting along Dry Fork Creek

Me and my son and daughter were hunting deer during the 2006 youth deer season. My son shot and wounded a deer and it ran into the woods. We all three went into the woods looking for it. Something sta...

October 2006

Madison County Illinois (Class A) BFRO

Nightime sighting and possible footprints found by homeowner near Edwardsville

Object was standing near a bush. Coloration was a gray or white. Thought it was odd for some person to be standing out in the country at that time of night. Object was about 7 foot tall....

June 2006

Jack County Texas (Class A) BFRO

Youth has daylight sighting along Texas highway near Jacksboro

I was driving to Wichita Falls Texas with my family. I was looking out the window and saw this big black figure running fast on two legs. It ran off a hill into a little valley. It was dark black, had...

July 2016

St. Clair County Alabama (Class A) BFRO

Roadside Sighting near Moody

We were riding along cherokee road in Prescot, a comunity near Moody Al.when rounding a curve we saw what looked like an ape man but humanlike exept for the hair,which was all matted and black.it was ...

July 2007

Ontario Canada (Class A) BFRO

Two witnesses (Truck drivers) spot a Bulky, Hairy (Brown Hair) being walking under the bridge

Bulky Hairy (Brown Hair) being walking under the bridge. We are Tractor Trailer Drivers and both saw a bigfoot Sept. 3, 1997 3:00PM Central Time. Hwy. 406 in Hamilton, Canada. We were crossing a bridg...

September 1997

Washington County New York (Class A) BFRO

Hikers find footprints and see 10 foot tall creature outside home

We saw footprints while walking in the woods that must have been 20 inches long and found some tree branches broken down. They were originally about 15 feet high. We decided to head back to his house ...

January 1989

Warren County New York (Class A) BFRO

Stand-off with motorist at 6AM in fall, near town of Brant Lake

It was about 6 am on my way to work at [R**** Ranch] when something came from the right side of the road, out of the woods, and forced me to stop or run into it. It is dark that time of morning so i...

October 1992

Allegheny County Pennsylvania (Class A) BFRO

Daylight sighting behind business near Allison Park

I was at work with my uncle. Its a family business, and it is located near the forest, with a huge open field across the creek. Anyways, we weren't very busy at work, so my uncle is walkin around and ...

January 2006