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Indonesian Hairy Blob
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Hairy Blob
…finally, experts concluded that it was nothing more than a waterlogged dugong, which had washed up after decomposing in the sea. Wikimedia Commons
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Indonesian Sea Creature
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Indonesian Sea Creature
… though scientists have suggested that the creature is most likely a whale, the creatures true identity still remains a mystery. Locals claim it couldn’t possibly be a whale, as it definitely had tentacles, and possibly tusks. Youtube
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Panama Creature
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Panama Creature
…their story was eventually debunked when scientists revealed that the monster was actually the decomposing corpse of a brown-throated sloth. The loss of hair was due to the corpse being stuck underwater for an extended period of time. Wikimedia Commons
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Elemendorf Beast
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Elemendorf Beast
… which was nothing more than a coyote. Experts determined that it a coyote likely contracted mange, or another neurodegenerative disorder, which caused it’s erratic behavior and bloodlust for farm animals. Wikimedia Commons
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Omajinaakoos
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Omajinaakoos
…most likely an otter. The claws and facial structure most closely resembled that of a common river otter, and the hair loss was most likely due to being left in the water to decompose. Wikimedia Commons
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Atacama Skeleton
The six-inch Atacama skeleton was discovered in northern Chile in 2003. Upon inspection, the remains contained high-quality DNA, suitable for testing…
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Atacama Skeleton
…however, the truth is that scientists still don’t know what the skeleton is. Is it a premature infant born with a severe form of oxycephaly or dwarfism? Or, was it something much more mysterious, and possibly extraterrestrial?
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Montauk Monster
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Montauk Monster
…which turned out to be a raccoon. The skull and paw shape was what gave it away to zoologists, who explained just how important flesh and fur are in making a difference between cute and creepy. Public Domain
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Folly Beach Beast
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Folly Beach Beast
…but in reality, experts believe that it was the remains of the Atlantic Sturgeon, a fish that can grow to enormous lengths, and has been known to show off some pretty prehistoric-looking scales. Wikimedia Commons
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Tenby Beast
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Tenby Beast
…however, experts claim it was nothing more than a badger, left to rot, swell, and decompose in the salty sea water. Wikimedia Commons
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Roch Ness Monster
The Roch Ness Monster was another creature found during an unsuspecting early morning dog walk, along a lake in Rochdale, England. The creepy, flat head with its gaping jaws immediately sparked visions of sinister sea serpents…YouTube
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Rock Ness Monster
…but, like the Folly Beach monster, the Roch Ness beast turned out to be a sturgeon, which are known to inhabit the lake. Wikimedia Commons
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East River Monster
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East River Monster
… but, experts eventually deduced that the corpse was likely a cooked pig that had been discarded in the river or a small dog that had become overly bloated after being dropped in the river. Wikimedia Commons
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Zuiyo Maru Carcass
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Zuiyo Maru Carcass
…however, eventually, scientists deduced that it was the carcass of a basking shark. Though, admittedly, the basking shark looks pretty prehistoric even when it’s alive. Wikimedia Commons
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Houston Sea Monster
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Houston Sea Monster
…explaining that it was the bloated carcass of a tusky eel, which lives in the warm waters off the coast of Texas, and likely got caught in infested floodwaters during the storm. Wikimedia Commons
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Moscow Monster
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Moscow Monster
…but in reality, it was just a beluga whale carcass. The stringy, hairy mess that covered it was likely seaweed and other debris that the carcass picked up on its way to shore. Public Domain
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Texas Chupacabra
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Texas Chupacabra
…and, actually, no official decision was made. Most experts agree that it’s most likely a mangy raccoon, though certain characteristics such as its eating habits and growl suggest otherwise. YouTube
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Philippine Sea Serpent
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Philippine Sea Serpent
…and in reality, it was, though it was much less sinister than anyone thought. The sea monster was simply an oarfish, partially decomposed, that washed up after a natural death. Wikimedia Commons
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Tasmanian Globster
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Tasmanian Globster
…until it was finally deduced that the hairy mass was likely a baleen whale, almost entirely decomposed. Wikimedia Commons
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