EPISODE · Nov 1, 2019 · 21 MIN
The Florida Skunk-Ape
from Ominous Origins · host Casey Chaplin
Loch Ness, The Cupacabra, Big Foot – all very recognizable names to those who don’t even know what those are classified as – Cryptids, they’re called cryptids – but what about a not-so-known-one, what about one with a name so fierce it strikes fear into the hearts of those who just hear a whisper of it. What about the fabled and terrifying SKUNK-APE! No…? Doesn’t strike fear and cause you to run? Huh. Nevertheless, as silly as the name is, it is a real life urban legend, and of course something with that name has to come from Florida, right? The New Hampshire skunk-ape just doesn’t have the same ring to it. Nope, It’s Florida alright, and it’s one of my favorite cryptids. I’ve been looking forward to Florida since the start of my journey, which I don’t think has been uttered by human prior to this article. Okay, okay, enough joking around. The skunk-ape is a humanoid forest/swamp dweller that resides in the vast ecosystem of the Everglades. Similar in many ways to Big Foot, his cousin, the skunk-ape does have some distinct characteristics that set it apart. Firstly, as you may have gathered from the name – it smells. Plain and simple. It’s been described as a wet dog and a skunk mixed together. Yummo. Surprisingly, this furry friend has quite the following, especially from within the state, and has even been spotted on film. Maybe. Unlikely, but it’s a fun thought! Hear more about this odd cryptid on the podcast! Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.com YouTube: Horror Shots Twitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplays Website: www.horrorshots.com Instagram: horrorshotsphotography Twitter: @horrorshotspod Facebook: Horrorshots Patreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshot By The Candle's Light: shows.pippa.io/candleslight Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Loch Ness, The Cupacabra, Big Foot – all very recognizable names to those who don’t even know what those are classified as – Cryptids, they’re called cryptids – but what about a not-so-known-one, what about one with a name so fierce it strikes fear into the hearts of those who just hear a whisper of it. What about the fabled and terrifying SKUNK-APE! No…? Doesn’t strike fear and cause you to run? Huh. Nevertheless, as silly as the name is, it is a real life urban legend, and of course something with that name has to come from Florida, right? The New Hampshire skunk-ape just doesn’t have the same ring to it. Nope, It’s Florida alright, and it’s one of my favorite cryptids. I’ve been looking forward to Florida since the start of my journey, which I don’t think has been uttered by human prior to this article. Okay, okay, enough joking around. The skunk-ape is a humanoid forest/swamp dweller that resides in the vast ecosystem of the Everglades. Similar in many ways to Big Foot, his cousin, the skunk-ape does have some distinct characteristics that set it apart. Firstly, as you may have gathered from the name – it smells. Plain and simple. It’s been described as a wet dog and a skunk mixed together. Yummo. Surprisingly, this furry friend has quite the following, especially from within the state, and has even been spotted on film. Maybe. Unlikely, but it’s a fun thought! Hear more about this odd cryptid on the podcast! Our sponsor: www.morbidlybeautiful.com YouTube: Horror Shots Twitch: www.twitch.tv/horrorshotsplays Website: www.horrorshots.com Instagram: horrorshotsphotography Twitter: @horrorshotspod Facebook: Horrorshots Patreon: www.patreon.com/horrorshot By The Candle's Light: shows.pippa.io/candleslight Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/Ominous-Origins-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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