5 Giant Cryptids from Around the World

Cryptids includes not only unknown species, but super-sized versions of known species, says Christy Gordon.  Any of these five of these would be at least as scary as Bigfoot.

Though cryptids like atmospheric beasts and sheepsquatch are fantastical creatures unlike any known animals, some cryptids are merely super-sized versions of existing species. Name an animal or insect and chances are good that someone, somewhere (or several people in numerous locations) claim enormous versions of the creature exist. With that in mind, here are five giant cryptids from around the world. Which do you find the most terrifying? Read more