
04/14/2025
As a paranormal investigator, I've encountered some truly bizarre and unexplainable phenomena. Among the most captivating are cryptids—creatures whose existence is suggested by anecdotal evidence but unconfirmed by science. Here are some of the world's most intriguing cryptids that have piqued my interest.
In the dense rainforests of Madagascar, tales persist of the Kalanoro, small, hairy humanoids with backward-facing feet and glowing red eyes.
Venturing into the swamps of southern Africa, one might hear whispers of the Intulo, a bipedal lizard-like creature reputed to possess human-like intelligence.
In the remote regions of the Congo, reports have emerged of the J'ba Fofi, a giant spider with a leg span reaching up to five feet.
The skies above Papua New Guinea are said to be home to the Artrellia, or Papuan Dragon, an enormous monitor lizard measuring up to 30 feet in length.
In the depths of the Gobi Desert, tales abound of the Mongolian Death Worm, a creature said to be bright red, measuring up to five feet long, and capable of spitting corrosive venom or delivering electric shocks.
The waters of Lake Tianchi, straddling the border between China and North Korea, are rumored to harbor the Guai Wu, or Lake Tianchi Monster.
In the Appalachian region of the United States, stories circulate about the Not-Deer, creatures that at first glance resemble white-tailed deer but exhibit unsettling anomalies upon closer inspection.
These cryptids, whether rooted in misidentification, folklore, or unexplained phenomena, continue to captivate our imagination. As an investigator, I remain intrigued by the stories and the possibility that some mysteries are yet to be unraveled.
Until next time,
Lee Brickley
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