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22 Cryptids Explained (2020x21)

Air date: Oct 21, 2020

Cryptids, or animals that have been claimed to exist without proof of their existence, span the globe. From world-famous sea beasts like the Loch Ness Monster to more obscure creatures like the Mongolian Death Worm, these stories have popped up over the years in many cultures. Why are there so many questionable claims about the existence of apemen around the world? How do stories of cryptids spread and mutate over time? And if you’re a disobedient kid, how do you make sure you don’t get eaten by a rougarou? Erin explains 22 cryptids, from the Pope Lick Monster to chupacabras.