From the GIANT Spider that eats humans for breakfast, to the even more cryptic, rarely spotted Jungle Walrus, these are 10 African Cryptids Explained\r
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Jba Fofi (jibba-fofi) -- Also called the Congolese Great Spider, its alleged to exist in forests of the Congo, and has a brown-colored body not unlike a tarantula, with a leg span up to six feet. The earliest documented sighting in the Congo was in 1938 when a family of three reportedly saw a spider as big as a monkey. Theyre supposedly able to spin strong, circular webs between two trees, leaving a strand that extends across game trails. Natives claim the creatures are highly venomous and prey on small game like birds and forest antelope. 4.\r
Ennedi Tiger (en-eddie) -- a sabre-toothed cat purportedly inhabits the Ennedi Plateau in eastern Chad in Sub-Saharan Africa. There are reportedly two different species of this animal … one called Hadjel that mainly roams about the mountains .and one that dwells in the water, called Mourou Ngou (mor-oo nah-goo). Hadjel (agile) is larger than a lion and has a reddish coat with white stripes, but has no tail. Its said to have protruding teeth and is strong enough to carry off bigger antelopes. Natives described the creature as a sabertooth to western explorers. The water type, Mourou Ngou, is also said to be larger than a lion at up to 12 feet, and is extremely fierce with walrus-like teeth. This one is colored red with white markings. And unlike the Hadjel, it is always reported as having a long tail. Theres speculation that this creature might be an otter, as its habitat extends into the Central African Republic. We couldnt find any comparison for the Hadjel. Is it possible that saber toothed cats survived into the 21st century?\r
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Mokele-mbembe (ma-kell memb)-- In the Lingala (Iing-ala) language that name means “the one who stops the flow of rivers”. This huge creature has been the object of many expeditions, but theyve always come back with nothing more than unexplained footprints and secondhand accounts. The creature is said to inhabit pools and swamps of The Peoples Republic of Congo … and has a long neck and tail, along with three claws, judging from tracks. When locals were shown the picture of a sauropod dinosaur, they identified it as the creature in question. Reports place the animals length up to 32 feet, with its neck and tail each extending 10 feet. Its said the animal is silent and usually stays underwater except when it eats or travels. There are reports of of the creature overturning boats and killing passengers by biting them. And it doesnt seem too fond of hippos … its known to kill them on sight. This cryptid sounds like a variation on the Loch Ness Monster, doesnt it? \r
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The Adze (ads) -- This cryptid is found in the legends of the Ewe people of Togo and Ghana. Its a vampire that can take the forms of various insects such as fireflies … but if its captured, it reverts to human appearance. Thats a bad idea because the Adze could attack and eat your organs … but the good news is, it can be defeated. The trick is to destroy their human form before they can start up with all that bloody mess. While in its insect form, the vampire will suck the victims blood while they sleep … and that spreads disease … its thought to be a possible explanation for outbreaks of malaria. As if all that isnt bad enough, victims of the Adze also become a witch who is possessed by the vampires spirit. Encountering the Adze doesnt exly sound like a day at the beach, does it?\r
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Dingonek (dinga-neck) -- Allegedly spotted in the jungles of West Africa, this creature is also known as the Jungle Walrus. Its been described as up to 18 feet long, with walrus-like tusks over 3 feet long earning it that nickname. But wait, theres more … The beast is said to be completely covered in scales not unlike an armadillo, has reptilian claws, a long horn , and a long tail that has a sharp, scorpion-like stinger that contains a deadly toxin. If that doesnt sound enough of a an animal mash-up, natives have also described it as a cross between a whale, a sea serpent and a leopard! The Jungle Walrus is also known to be so fierce it can take down bull hippos. Could this cryptid be some unknown, unidentified species? Consider this: At the Brakfontein (brak-fon-tyne) Ridge of South Africa theres a cave painting that matches the description of the Dingonek … right down to the tusks! You can see it here and decide for yourself … Its in the lower left, and you ually can make out the tusks … and the body shape is similar to a walrus! Is it just coincidence … or is it possible that the Jungle Walrus was for real?\r
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