Thursday, 30 June 2022

MAINE COON CAT - ORIGIN LEGENDS

The origins of this large domestic cat are unknown and shrouded in legend.  It may be descended from some breed already large that was brought to America.  Various legends have been invoked to account for its singular features.

One such is that it is a hybrid.  It was said it was the hybrid of a raccoon and a domestic cat, but this would seem to be impossible.   Another legend is that it is a hybrid of a domestic cat and a bobcat, but that is just as unlikely.

A further legend is that the species was brought to America aboard the ship of a Captain Coon.

Another story is that when the French Revolution occurred, the imprisoned Queen Marie Antoinette tried to escape, putting her prized possessions aboard a ship.  These included six special cats.

The unfortunate queen's plan did not succeed, but the cats, stowed safely away, managed to reach America, where they became the ancestors of the Maine Coon Cat.  I stress, this is no more than a legend.


The Maine Coon Cat is the world's largest domestic cat and may have developed due to the rigors of the Maine climate.


Maine Coon Cat


BADLANDS HORROR

A terrifying creature reported in 1931.


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PREHISTORIC GIANT KANGAROO

It lived 50,000 years ago and wasn't closely related to Australian kangaroos.


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Wednesday, 29 June 2022

MONSTER OF EASTHAVEN BEACH

Something strange washed up on the Scottish coast in 1977.


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Tuesday, 28 June 2022

OLD SAYBROOK BLOCKHEADS

Alien creatures of an absolutely bizarre appearance.


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GROTTE COSQUER ANIMAL

Sea serpent type creature depicted in prehistoric art.





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GUIRIVILU

South American lake monster.  Descriptions vary.





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Monday, 27 June 2022

FAIRY SIGHTING

Firsthand account.  See under "Recent activity".





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THE MELROSE CREEP

A strange creature of Oregon is sighted.


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MAN-BAT OF MEXICO

It seemed to hover, rather than touching the ground.





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DEER COME INTO TOWN

On the hot days of summer in Nara, Japan.





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THE DEER-MAN OF PENDLETON

What do you make of a creature that seems to combine the characteristics of human and deer?


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Sunday, 26 June 2022

BRINGING BACK EXTINCT ANIMALS

Scientists are trying to do it.  The animals in which they are interested include the Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Sabertooth Tiger, the Short-faced Bear, etc.





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THE AWFUL

Flying cryptid of Vermont, reported about 1900.





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OTT # 186

The latest episode of the CFZ web tv show.





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BLACK FOREST HORSES

A splendid but endangered breed in Germany.


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ALAN

A strange but kind creature of Philippine folklore.


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SWISS KELPIE AND LAKE SNAKES IN SWITZERLAND

Avoid if swimming.  (Site in German with translation engine)





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Thursday, 23 June 2022

ELEPHANTS IN CAPTIVITY

There has been much controversy recently about whether one should keep elephants in captivity.  This article looks impartially at the subject.





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