Chupacabras

Chupacabras, Texans love 'em, or at least we like the idea of 'em, seeing as how there is no scientific proof to back up their existence. I know many of you are probably asking, "What the heck is a chupacabra?" Well, lend me your ears (or eyes in this case) and I will try to explain. A chupacabra is a cryptid (a creature whose existence is rumored, but not backed up by scientific evidence) that is said to inhabit parts of the Americas. The word chupacabra is taken from the Spanish words chupar (to suck) and cabra (goat), so literally a chupacabra is a goat-sucker. A chupacabra kills livestock, particularly goats, by allegedly drinking their blood. The first sightings of the chupacabra was in Puerto Rico in the 1990s. They have also been spotted in Mexico and the United States (mostly in Texas, but as far north as Maine). There are multiple descriptions of the chupacabra ranging from a grayish reptile-like creature with spines along it's back that stands like a kangaroo to a creature with a panther head, forked tongue, and eyes that glow red and hypnotize. Now, Texans (particularly in South Texas) love a good chupacabra sighting! Even moreso, we love when an alleged chupacabra is caught or killed. Enter, the "Elmendorf Beast." As with most sighting, the "Elmendorf Beast" turned out to be a coyote with mange. Recently, in Texas there have been multiple chupacabra sightings, all making headlines. Will we ever find the real chupacabra? I don't know, but I don't think I will ever get tired of hearing about 'em!