The Myth of the Chupacabra: A Modern Legend with Ancient Roots

The Myth of the Chupacabra: A Modern Legend with Ancient Roots

The legend of the Chupacabra has gripped the imagination of millions since its first explosive reports in the 1990s. The creature’s name, Spanish for “goat sucker,” refers to its supposed habit of attacking livestock—primarily goats—and draining them of blood. Sightings have spread across the Americas, particularly in Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the southern United States, making the Chupacabra one of the most infamous cryptids of the modern age.Bu…