Cryptids Across the Atlas

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Japan is known for many yokai-cryptid types. One such cryptid is a terrifying sea phantom that's said to emerge from the depths of calm waters on moonlit nights. This dark, shadowy presence is said to bring upon torrential downpours, rocky waters, and stormy nights as it towers over unsuspecting sailors. Legend has it that the Umibōzu is said to ask one simple question just before attacking sailors and capsizing their ships—answer the riddle incorrectly, and the ocean might become your early grave.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Start

01:48 - Superstitions of the Sea

03:10 - Beware the Umibozu

04:35 - Legendary Tales of Dark Water Spirits

06:27 - An Umibozu Approaches

08:06 - A Game of Riddles

09:34 - Skeptic Beliefs, Speculations, and Supernatural Beliefs

13:41 - The Fear of the Kraken

15:49 - Large Body of… Land?

17:28 - An Ocean of Possibilities

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What began as a subject of ridicule became a cornerstone in the study of Australian wildlife. The platypus, once dismissed as a mere oddity, now stands as a testament to the wonders of evolution and the surprises nature still holds. It serves as a reminder that sometimes, the truth is stranger than fiction—and that even the most skeptical minds can be swayed by evidence that is impossible to ignore.Let’s uncover the bizarre mystery behind a creature scientists declared so bizarre, it was quite literally impossible to ever exists… at least, until it did. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids.----Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com/cryptid-map/To listen to or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/@UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlasFacebook 👉🏻 https://www.facebook.com/thecryptidatlas/ Reddit 👉🏻 https://www.reddit.com/user/TheCryptidAtlas/📝 Story researched and written by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas#platypus #cryptids #folklore #endangeredspecies

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The term “eldritch horror” has seen a lot of popularity in the darker corners of the internet. Monstrous beings like Cthulhu have cemented themselves in popular culture. But what if H.P. Lovecraft, the founder of Cosmic Horror, wasn’t the first to create such artistic works? What if Lovecraft borrowed inspiration from something far more tangible than we ever hope to admit? Well, according to Maryland locals, the Snallygaster, a beast depicted as a massive, part bird-part reptilian beast with huge wings, metallic talons that resembled steel hooks, one single eye right in the center of its head, and a long, pointed, razor-sharp beak that was lined with rows of razor-sharp teeth and has been rumored to uncurl a set of long tentacles from out of its throat and then wrap around its victim’s wounds and begin to use the suction cups along those tentacles to drain it’s victims dry. And yes, it is as scary as it sounds. -------CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start01:08 - H.P. Lovecraft, He might love it but no one else did.03:04 - The Snallygaster took his life.05:49 - What is a Snallygaster? (The Snallygaster Panic of 1909)09:02 - The Snallygaster is back in action!12:53 - NEW CRYPTID INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC STREAMING NOW14:24 - A Baby Snallygaster is Captured.15:40 - The Snallygaster Meets its Moonshine Maker17:24 - What a load of Snallygaster18:21 - The Snallygaster: A tool for Financial Gain20:27 - The Snallygaster: A tool for Racism22:49 - The Snallygaster: A tool for Political Gain-------Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com/cryptid-map/To listen to or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/@UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlasFacebook 👉🏻 https://www.facebook.com/thecryptidatlas/ Reddit 👉🏻 https://www.reddit.com/user/TheCryptidAtlas/📝 Story researched and written by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas

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Lets learn about a creature once believed to be a spiritual watchman reincarnate that wasn’t proven true until the late 1980’s. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids. This creature, once thought to be the reincarnated spirits of Moni elders, was in fact a living, breathing species—a tree-dwelling mammal that no one outside the native tribes had ever seen before. ----Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com/cryptid-map/To listen to or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/@UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlasFacebook 👉🏻 https://www.facebook.com/thecryptidatlas/ Reddit 👉🏻 https://www.reddit.com/user/TheCryptidAtlas/📝 Story researched and written by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas#cryptids #animaldiscovery #folklore #Dingiso #TreeKangaroo

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When hundreds of Florida residents reported a large, hairy beast breaking into their homes, stealing their belongings, and torturing their beloved pets in 1973, badged officials were brought in to oversee the crime scenes. But having always showed up just a little too late, the unknown cryptid seemed to always be a few steps ahead. From seeing the beast from afar on dark nights to seeing something strange waddle through the Florida Everglades, almost 30 years had gone by without any trace. That is, until one anonymous woman in 2000 caught the bigfoot figure red-handed in her backyard, and she just so happened to get it on camera.

CHAPTERS::

00:00 - Start

01:14 - Bats, Mosquitos, and Dollars

03:38 - Strange activity at the Sugar Loaf Keys Bat Tower.

05:24 - Florida Skunk Ape - Description

07:28 - The aggressive nature of the Florida Skunk Ape

08:34 - Bigfoot Caught Stealing

10:04 - Escaped Monkeys are on the loos in Florida.

12:11 - The Abominable Snowbird

15:03 - Skunk Ape Vacationing in West Palm Beach?

17:22 - Limping Giant Walking Highway

18:59 - Multiple Drivers Report Seeing Something Strange

20:42 - Tour Guides Spot Something Peculiar

22:42 - Woman Snaps Photos of Skunk Ape in Her Own Backyard

27:17 - Dave Shealy: The Jane Goodall of Skunk Apes

29:50 - Just a Guy in a Gorilla Suit?

31:54 - Possible Explanation 1: Wild Monkeys

33:22 - Possible Explanation 2: Swamp Gas

34:35 - Possible Explanation 3: Practical Jokesters

35:38 - The Skunk Ape Lives on …in Spirit

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Let’s take a look into the discovery of a patchwork creature that was once deemed a legendary tale. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids.As English explorers ventured deeper into central Africa during the late 19th century, they began to hear tales from the local inhabitants that sounded like something straight out of a fantastical storybook. The natives spoke of a horned creature of mythical proportions, one that was nearly impossible to track down. These Englishmen, with only the vaguest descriptions to go by, could only imagine what they believed to be a "Great Congo Unicorn."---Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com/cryptid-map/To listen to or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/@UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlasFacebook 👉🏻 https://www.facebook.com/thecryptidatlas/ Reddit 👉🏻 https://www.reddit.com/user/TheCryptidAtlas/📝 Story researched and written by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas#cryptids #animaldiscovery #folklore #okapi

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West Virginia is known for its cryptids but here’s one you might not know: The Abbagoochie. The Abbagoochie is a dear-fox hybrid brought over from Costa Rica to thin down the Coyote problem but after releasing 13 Abbagoochies into the West Virginia Hills, Wildlife Management started to realize this might just be a huge mistake. Is the Abbagoochie true, a hoax, or somewhere in between? Find out here on Cryptids Across the Atlas. Chapters: 00:00 - Start02:16 - Abbagoochie Introduction Act of 199906:35 - Dryland Piranhas Consume the Countryside13:34 - Abbagoochie Gotcha! The Making Of A Legend14:50 - Appalachian Folklore Runs Wild---Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com/cryptid-map/To listen to or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/@UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlasFacebook 👉🏻 https://www.facebook.com/thecryptidatlas/ Reddit 👉🏻 https://www.reddit.com/user/TheCryptidAtlas/📝 Story researched and written by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas#abbagoochie #westvirginia #cryptid #cryptidcreatures #hoax

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Out in some of the most wild land in the world, there lives a creature so tough, it once defied the logic of the explorers who documented it. I’m Cody and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids.

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For over a century, Montana has seen more than 100+ sightings of an underwater mystery. Of course, there are the skeptics who believe it’s all one hoax or, at the very least, a misidentification. Others believe that this tale is one of prehistoric nature. But then, there’s the vast majority that believe something unknown is lurking beneath the surface and it’s worth investigating. -----CHAPTERS:00:00 - Start01:16 - Captain James C. Kerr’s 1889 Expedition03:30 - The Flathead Lake Monster’s Description05:45 - Supposed Flathead Lake Sightings08:14 - World-Renowned Flathead Lake Monster Expert Weighs In12:36 - Flathead Lake Facts vs. Fiction14:27 - Is the Flathead Lake Monster really just a sturgeon?16:47 - Big Fish Unlimited vs. Leslie Griffith vs. Skeptics vs. Scientists21:25 - Lake County District Judge Shares His Close Encounter25:12 - Skeptics Scrutinize “Monster” Theory26:56 - Native Kootenai History Passed Down28:20 - Flathead Lake Monster Not Really a Monster, but a Dinosaur?30:56 - Maternal Flathead Lake Monster Saves 3-Year-Old Boy from Drowning32:17 - What We DO Know About Cryptids-----Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com/cryptid-map/To listen to or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/@UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlas📝 Story researched and written by Elaine Johnston https://www.instagram.com/_elainejohnston/🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas

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Let’s travel far away to a remote island where there lives a creature so fierce that they were once said to have been taken right off the pages of a medieval fairytale. I’m Cody, and Cryptids Across the Atlas is taking a pit stop to learn about animals that used to be cryptids.

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What if everything you thought you knew about cryptids was only the beginning of a rabbit hole you couldn't pull yourself out of? There is always more than meets the eye; there is always more to the story. And in this case, the story of Indrid Cold, the Smiling Man who supposedly came down in a spaceship to greet the people of West Virginia, will make you question everything you thought you knew about cryptids. Think of this tale as the "lore behind the lore." Because the further you go, the deeper the story. -----Chapters: 00:00 - Start01:08 - Housekeeping02:34 - do aliens use the highway?10:00 - Indrid Cold gets around.14:10 - where’d you park your spaceship?20:40 - The grinning Man25:33 - Humanoids28:13 - Ultraterrestrials32:02 - Indrid, Angels, Demons, Oh My!-----

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In the shadowy corners of Enfield, Illinois, the 1970s saw the emergence of the Enfield Horror, a grotesque, three-legged, furry creature with glowing red eyes and a haunting screech. Despite numerous attempts to capture it, this elusive entity remains a chilling reminder of the unknown lurking just beyond the edge of the familiar.-----CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start01:26 - A Monster Comes to Enfield03:46 - The Second Encounter with the Enfield Horror12:02 - A Mountain out of a Mole Hill12:19 - Rick Rainbow Seeks the Truth14:44 - Loren Coleman Weighs in on the Enfield Terror18:45 - Could this be the Explanation for the Enfield Horror?23:03 - The Mount Vernon Monster: Enfield’s Cryptid Cousin-----Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com/cryptid-map/To listen to or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/@thecryptidatlasSpotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlas📝 Story researched and written by Elaine Johnston https://www.instagram.com/_elainejohnston/🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas

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Nestled deep within the dense forests of Pennsylvania lies a sorrowful and enigmatic tale echoing through time. This elusive creature, burdened by its purportedly hideous appearance, weeps ceaselessly, with its mournful cries echoing amidst the ancient woodlands. Many have dared to catch such a wild beast, but only a few have successfully captured this morbid, wailing creature.------

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Start

00:58 - The sobs heard in the Pennsylvania distance.

02:57 - What is a Squonk?

05:38 - Sqounk accounts through history.

08:15 - Another historic Squonk account.

10:21 - The symbolism and pop culture behind the Squonk.

11:42 - A final Squonk story.

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Louisville, Kentucky, has much to offer locals and travelers. There are ghost tours and museums a-plenty for those who love history, not to mention exciting escape rooms for friends and family. And don't forget all the dining experiences and catching a pro game while you're there. But be warned, no matter how alluring the old train tracks may seem, whatever you do, under no circumstances should you go hunting for the Pope Lick Monster, lest you meet the most dreadful fate.

Chapters:

00:00 - Start

00:45 - The mysterious lure of train tracks

02:19 - The Pope Lick Trestle

03:19 - Pope Lick Monster - The Origin Story

07:12 - Pope Lick Monster sightings and encounters.

09:48 - Deaths on the Pope Lick Trestle

12:09 - The very real deaths caused by the Pope Lick Monster.

13:48 - The Pope Lick Monster Explanation

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Halloween: The perfect time to drink all the pumpkin spice lattes, dress up in your favorite costumes, and eat all the pumpkin and ghoul-shaped desserts. But don’t let this holiday fool you. While you’re enjoying all the treats, the gourds may have a few tricks up their sleeves.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Start
00:52 - Deadly plants that eat you back.
04:11 - The man-eating tree.
05:21 - Real-life plant horrors.
07:31 - Bantu tails of devouring gourds.
08:14 - The tale of the Devouring Gourd.
17:14 - Vengeance against the Devouring Gourd that ate the town.

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With her rolling hills, scenic rivers, deep forests, and healing hot springs, it’s no wonder Arkansas is known as The Natural State. However, there’s another natural wonder that this state holds - its marvelous limestone caverns. But no matter how beautiful The Natural State may be, there is no absolutely nothing natural about this small-town hidden secret lurking within her darkest caves.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Start

00:59 - Something’s out there in those woods.

03:21 - A hunt for the Gowrow.

06:38 - Gowrow: A first hand description.

07:50 - Destroying the Gowrow

09:15 - Gowrow - A deeper description

09:47 - Gowrow regrets.

10:30 - Local opinions on the Gowrow.

12:38 - Gowrow believers.

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Louisiana is rich in cultural history, and its eclectic city, New Orleans, has much to offer. Whether you think of Mardi Gras, king cakes, or crawfish, it’s easy to envision yourself in these bustling streets. But be aware this city may also be hiding a dark secret, one that, if not taken seriously, might unveil a nasty curse. ----00:00 - Start00:49 - France lands in the New World (And brings an uninvited guest).03:04 - The curse upon nonpracticing Catholics.05:13 - The curse of the Rougarou.08:22 - Other possible ways one might become a Rougarou.10:05 - The Rougarou through oral traditions (and how it has changed).-----All links 👉🏻 https://drum.io/thecryptidatlasInteractive Cryptid Map 👉🏻 https://thecryptidatlas.com To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻 🎙Podcast Links: Youtube 👉🏻 https://youtube.com/channel/UC_jNAyvRZWNGupX17-K3iVA Spotify 👉🏻 https://open.spotify.com/show/5gtFwX6OPYYxoFPxCsBS1L Apple Podcast 👉🏻 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cryptids-across-the-atlas/id1634999390 For daily cryptid content, you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok! (Links below) 👇🏻 📲Social Links: Instagram 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/thecryptidatlas/ TikTok 👉🏻 https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptidatlas?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 📝 Story researched and written by Cody Johnston https://links.brailleatlas.com🎶 Music written and performed by Cody Johnston https://links.brailleatlas.com

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Yosemite National Park is home to some of the most gorgeous views. From mountaintop trails to scenic campsites, there's truly something for every nature lover. But be aware. You might even catch a glimpse of a wandering ghost.

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Start 00:54 - Caught them with their pants down… 05:06 - The Fresno Nightcrawlers take another stroll. 07:58 - Ghost pants - the most chill cryptid of all. 08:52 - The Carmel Area Creature: Another set of legs stalking the night. 13:25 - What could the Fresno Nightcrawlers be? 16:34 - The Fresno Nightcrawlers live on (in our hearts).

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To listen or watch our weekly episodes, check out “Cryptids Across the Atlas,” available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast! (Links below)👇🏻

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📝 Story researched and written by: Elaine Johnston https://drum.io/elainejohnston

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From devilish footprints in the snow and waking up to slain sheep, to spotting pumas out in the wild and wolf legends, something has been silently stirring up London's villagers for centuries.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Start

01:01 - Cryptid stories that span the globe.

02:23 - Large prints in deep snow.

03:06 - The first written accounts of large cats in the UK.

04:44 - What could the Best of Exmoor be?

06:51 - The Beast of Exmoor strikes again.

11:23 - More Beast of Exmoor sightings.

12:41 - It fell from the trees.

14:03 - Could the Beast of Exmoor be a wolf?

14:45 - The HexenWolf.

17:03 - Modern Beast of Exmoor sightings.