Mysterious World of Cryptids Blog Series In the shadowy folklore of Latin America, few creatures strike as much fear as the Chupacabra, a name that literally translates to “goat-sucker.” First emerging in Puerto Rico during the mid-1990s, this bizarre predator quickly became infamous for its alleged attacks on livestock, leaving behind drained carcasses and terrified rural communities. Unlike ancient cryptids like Nessie or Bigfoot, the Chupacabra is a distinctly modern legend, born from a mix of panic, media frenzy, and genuine mystery. The first documented reports surfaced in 1995 in the small town of Moca, Puerto Rico, where farmers discovered eight dead sheep, each bearing three puncture wounds on their chests and completely drained…