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Hello Shallot, [[Wikipedia:Welcome, newcomers|welcome]] to Wikipedia. I hope you enjoy editing here and being a [[Wikipedia:Wikipedians|Wikipedian]]. You can learn more on the [[Wikipedia:How to edit a page|how to edit]] page. The [[Wikipedia:naming conventions|naming conventions]] and [[Wikipedia:Manual of Style|style guide]] pages are also useful. There is a [[Wikipedia:sandbox|sandbox]] which you can use to experiment in. If you have any questions, see the [[Wikipedia:Help|help pages]] or add a question to the [[Wikipedia:village pump|village pump]]. If you ever think a page or image should be deleted, please list it at the [[Wikipedia:votes for deletion|votes for deletion]] page. There is also a [[Wikipedia:votes for undeletion|votes for undeletion]] page if you want to retrieve something that you think should not have been deleted. [[User:Angela|Angela]] 21:24, 24 Aug 2003 (UTC)

{{Infobox Paranormalcreatures

|Creature_Name = Chupacabra

|Image_Name = Chupacabras.JPG

|Image_Caption = Artist's depiction of a chupacabra

|Grouping = [[Cryptid]]<br>[[extraterrestrial life|Extraterrestrial]]

|Sub_Grouping =

|Spanish Translation = Goat Sucker

|Country = [[Puerto Rico]],<br>[[Mexico]],<br>[[United States]], [[Chile]],<br>[[Russia]]

|Region = Unknown

|First_Reported = Early [[1990s]]

|Last_Sighted = Present Day

|Status = [[Legendary creature]]}}

'''Chupacabra''' (also '''chupacabras''' /tʃupa'kabɾas/, from Spanish '''''chupar: to suck''''', '''''cabra: goat; goats sucker''''') is a [[cryptid]] said to inhabit parts of both of the [[Americas]]. It is associated particularly with [[Puerto Rico]] (where it was first reported), [[Mexico]], and the [[United States]], especially in the latter's [[Latin American]] communities. The name translates literally from the [[Spanish language|Spanish]] as "goat sucker." It comes from the creature's reported habit of attacking and drinking the blood of livestock, especially [[goat]]s. Physical descriptions of the creature vary. Eyewitness sightings have been claimed as early as 1990 in Puerto Rico, and have since been reported as far north as [[Maine]], and as far south as Chile. Though some argue that the chupacabras may be real creatures, mainstream scientists and experts generally contend that the chupacabra is a [[legendary creature]], or a type of [[urban legend]].

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It is supposedly a heavy creature, the size of a small bear, with a row of spines reaching from the neck to the base of the tail.

==History==

Hi Shallot,

The legend of ''cipi chupacabra'' began approximately in [[1987]], when Puerto Rican newspapers ''[[El Vocero]]'' and ''[[El Nuevo Dia]]'' began reporting the killings of many different types of animals, such as birds, horses, and, as its name implies, goats. It is predated by ''El Vampiro de Moca'' (The Vampire of Moca), a creature blamed for similar killings that occurred in the small town of [[Moca, Puerto Rico|Moca]] in the 1970s. While at first it was suspected that the killings were done randomly by some members of a [[Satanic]] [[cult]], eventually these killings spread around the island, and many farms reported loss of animal life. The killings had one pattern in common: each of the animals had their bodies bled dry through a series of small circular incisions.

I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't change the signed comments of anyone in talk pages without clear notice, even minor changes.

Puerto Rican comedian and entrepreneur [[Silverio Pérez]] is credited with coining the term "chupacabras" soon after the first incidents were reported in the press.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.crystalinks.com/chupacabras.html|title= Chupacabras Bio| accessdate=2007-05-10}}</ref> Soon after the animal deaths in Puerto Rico, other animal deaths were reported in other countries, such as the [[Dominican Republic]], [[Argentina]], [[Bolivia]], [[Chile]], [[Colombia]], [[Honduras]], [[El Salvador]], [[Panama]], [[Peru]], [[Brazil]], the United States and Mexico.

In my statement on the Ustasha talk page I meant the war of 1995, not the 1991-1995 war, and even if I was wrong factually, you just shouldnt change my talk, this is considered very rude, but instead point it out.

I hope we will reach a great teamwork on such disputed topics and should try to calm down.

After you read this note, you may delete it.

--[[User:Denny|denny vrandecic]] 13:41, Sep 14, 2003 (UTC)

==Alleged sightings==

: Er, okay, sorry. I thought you just omitted the starting year. It's somewhat incorrect to say war of just 1995 since not all of those people became refugees that year. (In fact it goes hand in hand with the somewhat offensive notion of a bunch of separate wars rather than one big aggression, and you didn't seem like one to be perpetuating pan-Serb myths. :) Once again I apologize, I thought it was minor enough not to be worth mentioning. --[[User:Shallot|Shallot]] 13:49, 14 Sep 2003 (UTC)

In July 2004, a rancher near [[San Antonio]], killed a hairless dog-like creature, which was attacking his livestock. This creature is now known as the [[Elmendorf Creature]]. It was later determined to be a [[coyote]] with demodectic or sarcoptic [[mange]]. In October 2004, two animals said to resemble the Elmendorf Creature were supposedly observed in the same area. The first was dead, and a local zoologist who was called to identify the animal noticed the second while she was traveling to the ___location where the first was found. Specimens of the dead animals were studied by biologists in Texas, who found that the creatures were coyotes suffering from very severe cases of mange.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.banderasnews.com/0603/art-chupacabra.htm| title=Texas' Blood-Sucking Monster| accessdate=2007-06-12}}</ref>

:: I meant specifically the operation Oluja, and if I remember correctly, this was a 1995 only thing. You are absolutely right that the actual war has begun earlier, but in this one case I thought Igor did especially reference Oluja, and I didn't want to include more then, thus making it even harder to talk about. I do not plan on perpetuating any myths, I just want to find out the truth - even if it is a dark truth about my own country. But I do see that here are some, who push their points very hard, without much concern to the truth. I certainly don't count you into that group. But we have to calm down, try to reach a consensu, and if this does not work, take the appropriate steps. And then it would be much nicer to be regarded as the 'good guys'. - As said, you may delete this talk after reading, or even just parts of it, not everyone needs to know my masterplan ;) Sve najbolje! --[[User:Denny|denny vrandecic]] 23:13, Sep 14, 2003 (UTC)

In [[Coleman, Texas]], a farmer named Reggie Lagow caught an animal in a trap he set up after the deaths of a number of his chickens and turkeys. The supposed animal was described as a mix between a hairless dog, a rat and a kangaroo. The animal was provided to Texas Parks and Wildlife in order to determine what species it belonged to, but Lagow reported in a September 17th, 2006, phone interview with John Adolfi, founder of the Lost World Museum, that the "critter was caught on a Tuesday and thrown out in Thursday's trash."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nbc4.tv/news/4895053/detail.html|title=Texas Farmer Claims He Caught Legendary 'Chupacabra'|publisher=KNBC Los Angeles|date=[[2005-08-25]]}}</ref>

P.S.: would you please allow Igor the chance to make the changes himself I asked him to do? This would be nice. Just wait a few days or so, and if he doesn't change it, we can still do it. I just want to see, if he is willing to cooperate in any way, or if other actions are needed. Thanks. --[[User:Denny|denny vrandecic]] 23:18, Sep 14, 2003 (UTC)

In April of 2006, ''MosNews'' reported that the chupacabra was spotted in Russia for the first time. Reports from Central Russia beginning in March 2005 tell of a beast that kills animals and sucks out their blood. Thirty-two turkeys were killed and drained overnight. Reports later came from neighboring villages when 30 sheep were killed and had their blood drained. Finally eyewitnesses were able to describe the chupacabra. In May of 2006, experts were determined to track the animal down.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mosnews.com/news/2006/04/27/chupacabra.shtml|title=Chupacabra the Goatsucker Vampire Sightings Reported in Central Russia|publisher=MosNews|date=[[2006-04-17]]}}</ref>

: I sincerely doubt you'd get any sort of meaningful cooperation from someone who cites srpska-mreza.com as a real resource. That stuff is really appalling.

In mid-August 2006 Michelle O'Donnell of [[Turner, Maine]], described an "evil looking" rodent-like creature with fangs that had been found dead alongside a road. The mystery beast was apparently struck by a car, and was otherwise unidentifiable. Photographs were taken and witness reports seem to be in relative agreement that the creature was canine in appearance, but unlike any dog or wolf in the area. The carcass was picked clean by vultures before experts could examine it. For years, residents of Maine have reported a mysterious creature and a string of dog maulings.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/M/MYSTERY_BEAST?SITE=WWL&TEMPLATE=STRANGEHEADS.html&SECTION=HOME| title='Hybrid Mutant' Found Dead in Maine|publisher=Associated Press|date=[[2006-08-16]]}}</ref>

: Of course, I won't touch the page. I've mostly steered clear of that page so far, there's just too much stuff there to be able to fix in one sweep without completely rewriting it. --[[User:Shallot|Shallot]] 23:41, 14 Sep 2003 (UTC)

In December 2006, a local farmer in Peru claimed to have seen a creature resembling a Chupacabra attacking a wild boar on his farm. The man, who referred to the creature as "Zahir," later told the authorities that he feared for his life when he saw the creature devour the boar within minutes. The creature then ran faster than any animal the farmer had ever seen. Shocked at the sight of the creature, the farmer stated that he is haunted by the evil in the Zahir's eyes.

:: Thank you! Yes, you are right, this side needs some major rework. But this will need time, and I (being the incredible optimist that I am) believe, we can reach an excellent article on this - and the article will have a very special, brilliant quality if we really can create it together with Igor, Nikola and others. I have hope... --[[User:Denny|denny vrandecic]] 00:12, Sep 15, 2003 (UTC)

In May 2007, a series of reports on national Colombia news reported more than 300 dead sheep in the region of [[Boyaca]], and the capture of a possible specimen to be analysed by zoologists at [[Universidad Nacional]] of Colombia.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eltiempo.com/nacion/boyaca/2007-05-02/ARTICULO-WEB-NOTA_INTERIOR-3539469.html| title=''Bestia' chupasangre asusta a los campesinos de Chiscas: ha matado 310 animales'|publisher=El Tiempo|date=[[2007-05-02]]}}</ref>

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==Appearance==

Wow! Great work. Many thanks.

The most common description of Chupacabra is a [[lizard]]-like being, appearing to have leathery or scaly greenish-gray skin and sharp spines or quills running down its back.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://skepdic.com/chupa.html|title=Chupacabras Biography|accessdate=2007-05-10}}</ref> This form stands approximately 3 to 4 feet (1 to 1.2 m) high, and stands and hops in a similar fashion to a [[kangaroo]]. In at least one sighting, the creature hopped 20 feet (6 m). This variety is said to have a dog or panther-like nose and face, a [[forked tongue]] protruding from it, large fangs, and to hiss and screech when alarmed, as well as leave a sulfuric stench behind. When it screeches, some reports note that the chupacabra's eyes glow an unusual red, then give the witnesses nausea. For some witnesses, it was seen with bat-like wings.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chupacabras=Giant Bat?|url=http://www.cryptomundo.com/bigfoot-report/chupa-giant-bat/| accessdate=2007-05-10}}</ref>

Now let's see, what points will be further discussed, but I like it a lot already. --[[User:Denny|denny vrandecic]] 22:13, Sep 17, 2003 (UTC)

Another description of Chupacabra, although not as common, is described as a strange breed of wild dog. This form is mostly hairless, has a pronounced spinal ridge, unusually pronounced eye sockets, fangs, and claws. It is claimed that this breed might be an example of a dog-like reptile. The account during the year 2001 in [[Nicaragua]] of a chupacabra's corpse being found supports this conclusion. The corpse of the animal was found in [[Leon, Nicaragua]], and forensically analyzed at UNAN-Leon. Pathologists at the University found that it was an unusual-looking dog-like creature of unknown species.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.uforc.com/chupas/journal2-UFORCE_page21.html| title=Chupacabras Remains Found| accessdate=2007-06-20}}</ref> Unlike conventional predators, the chupacabra is said to drain all of the animal's blood (and sometimes organs) through a single hole or two holes.

: I decided to try to fix a lot of it. We'll see.

==See also==

P.S.: please, could you check [[w:hr:3. januar]] if it is translated properly? I rather mean the template for the date-articles than the special day, but if it is ok, I would apply this template to the other days, and it is easier to check such a template once, before applying it, than afterwards changing a 366 articles... Thanks already!

*[[Cryptozoology]]

: There's a few small mistakes in the language, nothing important, I guess. --[[User:Shallot|Shallot]] 23:19, 17 Sep 2003 (UTC)

*[[Fauna of Puerto Rico]]

Similar creatures include:

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*[[Banshee]]

Just saw your edit on [[Croatian language]]. Could you tell me how does Croatian Glagolitic differ from other Glagolitics? [[User:Nikola Smolenski|Nikola]] 20:13, 28 Sep 2003 (UTC)

*[[Demon]]

*[[Greys]]

*[[Jersey Devil]]

*[[Loveland Lizard]]

*[[Mothman]]

*[[Monkey-man of New Delhi]]

*[[Peuchen]]

*[[Skunk Ape]]

==References==

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==External links==

: It is my understanding that there are several different forms of Glagolitic letters and that some of them are only found on artifacts from Croatia, like the Ba&#353;ka tablet. --[[User:Shallot|Shallot]] 11:12, 29 Sep 2003 (UTC)

*[http://alienvideo.net/video-chupacabra.php Alleged video footage of a Chupacabra]

*[http://www.skepticworld.com/cryptozoology/chupacabra.asp Cryptozoology] - Skeptic World

*[http://www.lostworldmuseum.com Alleged photographic evidence of a Chupacabra]

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[[Category:Cryptids]]

I have noted your comments at [[Talk:Croat and Bosnian neologisms]]. Please feel free to add an [[Wikipedia:Accuracy dispute]] header if you feel it is deserved. Cheers, [[User:Cyan|Cyan]] 02:38, 4 Oct 2003 (UTC)

[[Category:Hominid cryptids]]

[[Category:UFO-related entities]]

[[de:Chupacabras]]

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[[et:Chupacabra]]

[[es:Chupacabras]]

I've noticed you're edits to the ethnic cleansing page. You should carefully watch [[User:Igor]] and [[User:Nikola Smolenski]], they seem to think that the wikipedia is a dispensary for Serbian propaganda. Take a look at some of the articles they have worked on (and which I have attempted to undo the worst of).

[[eo:Chupacabras]]

[[Kosovo Warfr:Chupacabra]]

[[hr:Chupacabra]]

[[Slobodan Milosevic]]

[[Prishtinait:Chupacabra]]

[[he:צ'ופקברה]]

[[lt:Čiupakabra]]

And that's only some of them. [[User:G-Man|G-Man]] 12:08, 19 Oct 2003 (UTC)

[[hu:Chupacabra]]

[[nl:Chupacabra]]

: Indeed. I have lamented Igor's, and to an extent also Nikola's, slanted point of view on several occasions already. I only happened to notice the blunder on the ethnic cleansing page today; I would have intervened earlier had I known. It's pretty hard to battle seasoned propaganda, and in several pages I actually gave up disgusted with the amount of nonsense that would need to be fixed.

[[ja:チュパカブラ]]

[[pl:Chupacabra]]

: There's plenty of other examples; sadly, the better part of [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/wiki.phtml?title=Special:Contributions&target=Shallot my contributions] is about this! :( --[[User:Shallot|Shallot]] 18:00, 19 Oct 2003 (UTC)

[[pt:Chupa-cabra]]

[[ru:Чупакабра]]

You're not the only one, I tried to persuade [[User:Dori]] an Albanian contributor to attempt to NPOV the Kosovo War article, but he gave up terrified after a few edits. I would try to do it myself, but I'me not an expert on Balkan affairs [[User:G-Man|G-Man]] 18:21, 19 Oct 2003 (UTC)

[[simple:Chupacabra]]

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[[sr:Чупакабра]]

Nice editing on [[Serbo-Croatian]]. Thanks.

[[fi:Chupacabra]]

[[User:Zocky|Zocky]] 12:50, 4 Nov 2003 (UTC)

[[sv:Chupacabra]]

[[zh:卓柏卡布拉]]