Date of Discovery According to records, the first reports of the White Death monster was over 200 years ago, before modern America had touched the lives of the Alaskan Native peoples. Name The Alaskan White Tiger is also known as the White Death to locals because it would come during snowstorms: killing cattle, hunters, and wild game. Physical … [Read more...] about Alaskan “White Death” Tiger
Cryptids
Kushtaka
Date of Discovery Though there is not a set date these creatures came in Alaskan native folklore, most of the legends simply state “in the old times.” Name The Kushtaka is also known as Kooshadkhaa which means “land otter man” and is where the American name Otterman comes from. In other language’s they are called Baykok (or bakaak), Keelut, and Wayob. Physical … [Read more...] about Kushtaka
Dogman
Date of Discovery First witnessed in 1887, but there is no real knowledge of how long the Dogman has been around. It's said that the hieroglyphs of the Egyptian god of the underworld, Anubis could possibly be an ancient explanation of the Dogman. Whether or not the Dogman existed thousands of years ago in Ancient Egypt, or if it was truly their depiction of the entity of the … [Read more...] about Dogman
Gumberoo
Date of Discovery First sighted in the 1900s. Name The Gumberoo, with a scientific name of Megalogaster repercussus. Physical Description This bear-like creature is described as being incredibly fat--in some cases, compared to the shape of a football--with no hair, and dark leathery skin. Oddly enough, this creature has a large grin with sharp teeth, a beard, and … [Read more...] about Gumberoo
Grootslang
Date of Discovery The first records of the Grootslang come from a rock painting in a South African province which has yet to be dated correctly. The first sightings started around 1867 and continued to multiple through the last 1890s. In 1963 newspapers began reporting the sightings sending locals into a frenzy. Name Grootslang, Grote Slang, “Great Serpent”, Kayman, … [Read more...] about Grootslang
