The chupacabra, meaning goat-sucker in Spanish, is a legendary creature, or cryptid, reported in the folklore of parts of the Americas. Reports of the creature are generally associated with attacks on livestock, especially goats, that are found drained of blood, and stories about the chupacabra have circulated widely since the creature was first reported in Puerto Rico in the 1990s.
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SymbolSourced to the subject's own accountIn the Puerto Rican and Hispanic American description, the chupacabra is reptilian or extraterrestrial looking with a distinctive row of spines extending from the neck to the base of the tail. 1 Browse and compare
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Attested in Region
First reported in Puerto Rico in the 1990s, the chupacabra legend is attested in the Caribbean.
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1. Chupacabra (Wikipedia)
Description section
with a distinctive row of spines extending from the neck to the base of the tail
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It is said to prey on livestock, particularly goats, although reports also attribute attacks to sheep, chickens and other domesticated animals.
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