South America
This Mexican has various descriptions from reptilian to dog-like, but it's main trait of terrorizing farmers by draining the blood of livestock stays the same.
What is Chupacabra?
The official species name for the popular North American forest dweller, "Big Foot."
What is Sasquatch?
While typically tricksters, these nine tailed fox spirits can also be seen as faithful guardians and companions in some tellings.
What is Kitsune?
Originally from a Scottish lake of the same name, this large aquatic creature has supposedly migrated to Lake Erie, where it's most recent spottings are.
What is Loch Ness Monster (or "Nessie")?
These tiny spirits of nature have no clear origin, and also happen to be what April was called in High School.
What is Fairy?
With the first sighting at Pleasant Point, Virginia, this monster with glowing eyes has gained a reputation as an omen of death and disaster.
What is Mothman?
The name of this Japanese kami of the water translated directly to "River Child," and are usually only dangerous (still committing minor tricks and misdemeanors) when not respected.
What is Kappa?
While sightings are worldwide, this cryptid is most commonly attributed to the Appalachian mountains, and is simply described as a White-Tailed Deer with unsettling features such as unnatural joints and strange eyes.
What is Not Deer?
Known to Latin American locals as "Luz Mala," these glowing orbs in the night are said to be souls in agony, crying into the mortal world.
What is Will o' the Wisps?
Born from the improper burial of corpses, these "Chinese vampires" famously cannot see you while you're holding your breath.
What is Jiangshi?
From the rivers and ponds of Scotland, this shape shifting water spirit usually takes the form of a horse in order to lead children to drown.
What is Kelpie?
April's personal favorite cryptid, the original story involves a woman being man who seals away her sealskin coat and forces her to marry him.
What is Selkie?
Sun goddess and ruler of the heavenly realm, this major Kami's name means "The Great Divinity That Illuminates Heaven."
What is Amaterasu?
Inhabiting the Tennessee River, what started as a typical sea serpent evolved via the story of fishermen into wild tales of a massive 100 pound catfish.
What is Tennessee Terror?