EP 14: CHUPACABRA'S & MY FINDINGS

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Are you ready to hear the true origin, the evolution of and the desires of the Chupacabra? Well then you might be looking for a different podcast, but if you want to hear my version of things then you've made it to the right place. On today's episode we are going to figure out how the Chupacabra came to be and how it was able to become a global phenomenon. We will talk about eye witness accounts of the creature and even go over some debunking theories. This is the last episode filmed at the OG campfire before the big trip so enjoy listening and follow along on social media for the adventure across America.

A breakdown of the Chupacabra’s descriptions

A breakdown of the Chupacabra’s descriptions

U.S. Military Bases in Puerto Rico

U.S. Military Bases in Puerto Rico

An interpretation of what the Chupacabra chooses for food

An interpretation of what the Chupacabra chooses for food

Different depictions of the Chupacabra

Different depictions of the Chupacabra

A coyote with mange

A coyote with mange

SOURCE MATERIALS:

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