#cryptid research

Research Log 8:

Location: 200 miles (321 km) south of Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Subject Discovery:

Subject discovered via SeaBat-IDH T51-R Ultrahigh resolution Multibeam Echosounder Survey System. Anomalous reading detected at edge of 900m detection range. Subject stayed at edge of detection range as communication was established. Researcher(s) translated dialogue from English to range of vocalizations along the audio spectrum, until subject began to close gap in vicinity. Subject vocalization fits within range of typical Cetacean genuses.

Observations (partnered with Dr. Foster)

Subject name 'TIdus' (provided by subject). 'Tidus' appears to be a member of Siren Oceanus Rhincodon. While first specimen discovered, it is to be noted the potential for S. Oceanus species to exhibit Polar Gigantism. 'Tidus' appears to be a male specimen of aprox. 20ft. (6.09m) from nose to posterior fin. Reproductive organ, upon further examination, shows to be around 62in (160cm). [¹] Communication between Researcher(s) and subject considered amicable, with quick establishment of language conventions and expertise. English appears to be a language 'Tidus' has come into frequent contact with, given the subject's comprehension.

Interview with 'Tidus' provides the following details:

Subject considered young adult at 19 years old (subject measurements dictated by rate of time taken to complete circuit around southern hemisphere)

Eyesight reduced when head is not submerged.[²]

Human culture, technological achievements and anatomy considered of great interest. [³]

Has made proposals to be transplanted to nondescript facilities for further study, on condition that subject be allowed to study Researcher(s) in tandem. [⁴]

Annotations: [1] Jo, you can't write that in the official report. That's what the Special Logbook is for! - Researcher Gene [2] I'm sure we can find some porthole windows and fashion a pair for the big guy. - Dr Jo Foster [3] Can we keep him pleeeease? He can be our Underwater Research Division - Dr Jo Foster [4] See? He even wants to come! The College gives funding to the local aquarium, we can just have them house him there! Of course, he would have to -at first- be in the specified research section in the back. Think about it! - Dr Jo Foster

(This was supposed to be a Mermay post but I absolutely could not get this done in time TwT)

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The only real odd thing to happen to me recently is this picture I took outside my house. It looks like the rake or something with a similar shape (brightened for clarity)

The Mongolian Death Worm is also known as “Olgoi-Khorkhoi,” which means “large intestine worm” in Mongolian. It stands as one of cryptozoology’s most enduring and enigmatic mysteries. This legendary creature is said to lurk beneath the sun-baked sands of the Gobi Desert. It has captivated imaginations for decades. It fuels expeditions and sparks heated debates. The very name evokes a sense of…

I’ll update with other interesting tidbits.

UPDATE: yes already, apparently females produce a milk with healing and aphrodisiac properties. At least that’s what one of the videos I’m gathering info from says. I’m still looking to see if anything will back up this claim.

UPDATE 2: I forgot to say that so for every source says they can hold a tune and can mimic human sounds. They apparently only sing during dark nights.

UPDATE 3: found collaborating info on milk being healing but not the aphrodisiac. They like whiskey. Some think they can turn invisible. They supposedly have a very small window of mating seasons.

And oh yeah, there’s a rare disease that only rabbits get that can cause horn-like tumors to form and is likely the actual fact behind jackalops. It’s called spv, shope papilloma virus look with cation if you wanna look it up because some of the cases look really bad and can be hard to look at.

Mothman

                                            Background:

                 West Virginia

The first reported sighting of the creature we know as Mothman was on November 12, 1966 in Clendin, West Virginia. Depending on the source, one to five gravediggers spotted a figure moving from, tree to tree in the graveyard they were working in. Three days later, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, two couples were out on the edges of town driving. The Scarberrys and Mallettes saw the creature in the dark, it’s eyes glowing red when the lights from their car hit them. The couples drove quickly back to the town. Supposedly the creature followed all the way to the outskirts of town before it disappeared into a nearby field. The couples later went to the police and described the creature as “a winged creature 6-7 ft. tall, bright red eyes about 6 in. apart, a 10 ft. wing span, able to fly as quick as 100 mph, and a clumsy ground runner”. Throughout the next three days, eight more sightings were reported. On December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge collapsed and killed 46 people. Leading up to the collapse UFO sightings supposedly occurred in the surrounding areas. This began the legend that Mothman is a harbinger of doom.

                 Illinois

         On July 25, 1977, the creature or a creature similar to it was sighted in Illinois for the first time. A woman in Logan County reported that while watching her kids play in the back yard two giant birdlike creatures attacked her family. Apparently one of the creatures snatched up her son and carried him several yards away. In Illinois, the sightings continues increasing, many occurring in Chicago between 2017 and 2019. In 2017, 55 sightings were recorded. In November 2019, the most recent sighting occurred. A truck driver at O’Hare International Airport was outside smoking a cigarette when he spotted what he described as looking “like a person with wings that were stretched out and flapping” standing by the fence. Could it possibly be that Mothman was warning the citizens of Chicago or the upcoming trials they would be facing In 2020?

                 Other reported sightings of Mothman or a similar creature occurred around the same time and place as the 1986 Chernobyl Disaster, the 2009 Mexican Swine flu outbreak, and the 2011 nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan.

*Supposedly there was a Mothman sighting in Prince William in Virginia, but I was unable to confirm this. *

                                            Theories:

·      Sandhill Crane:

§  2.5-4 ft. tall

§  Grey plumage

§  Red flesh around the eyes

§  Average wingspan of 7 ft.

§  Similar sounds to Mothman

§  No confirmed sightings in West Virginia but are very frequent in Illinois

§  Known to migrate to the west coast during the winter

§  Living in the “TNT Area” could’ve possibly mutated it

§  It would have likely been found by now

§  Doesn’t match full description of Mothman

·      Prank:

§  Could possibly be a prank that got out of hand

§  No one’s come out saying they are

§  How has it been seen across the world if this is the case?

§  Could’ve caused a mass hysteria affect

·      Mass Hysteria:

§  Looks similar to a sleep paralysis demon

§  More recent sightings reported by people who have heard or are fans of Mothman

§  Could be people letting their imaginations get the best of them

§  There is quite a large quantity of reports though

·      Interdimensional/Ultra-Terrestrial:

§  Def.: A being that commands time and space and can jump from one dimension to another

§  Plays into the Multiverse Theory

§  Could explain why no one’s caught him

§  Explains appearance

§  Could tie Mothman to other cryptids as this is a common theory

§  Could be coming to warn of disasters

(character borrowed courtesy of Abysseshole on Bsky)

Location:

Black Forest, DEU

Subject Discovery:

Subject 'Neil' discovered en-route to another research lead. Researcher encroached upon Subject's entry into this plane via portal. Said portal has not been explained as to its origin or mechanism, nor what lies on the other side. Subject, upon discovery, reacted with defensive aggression. Appeasing Subject with prostration and please for a chance to explain were employed.

Observations:

Subject Carnelian 'Niel' is observed to be Researcher's first interaction with Dracosaur caliginosum, named so because of his extraplanar origin. Interview conducted found 'Niel' to be both apex in his local ecosystem, but social class. As monarch of a fully recognized kingdom, it stands to reason 'Niel' can expound on the presence of a royal hoard. Currency stated in interview not yet able to be determined its equivalent value in Earth units.

Physical characteristics building 'Niel's anatomy fall in line with those one might hypothesize a specimen of Theropoda might exhibit, should their evolution have progressed along similar tracts to Homo erectus. Pubic bone and ischium presence established via anatomical exhibition. Said structural presences support the presence of a tail. Foot phalanges retain similar structure to those of Theropoda, instead of plantagrade design of Homo erectus. Additional presence noted of gemmaderms along the back of both hands. Subject explains that they serve both as conduits for magic, as well as a means to hold the attention of prey and threats.

Researcher note: I asked if we ever meet again, if he would be willing to provide a tour of his kingdom, but he advised -with a rather concerning smirk- that he could not guarantee I would stay in his company nor his 'ownership', should someone offer the right incentive...I might have to talk to the physics department before next encounter...

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