Chupacabra Characteristics and Discoveries

On May 19th, 2011, a sanitation worker in San Antonio, Texas, discovered a strange, hairless creature with sharp teeth and human-like features. Upon further examination, the creature was found to have claws and an opposable thumb. Field researcher Ken Gart suggested it might be evidence of the chupacabra, a mythical creature first reported in Puerto Rico in 1995. The chupacabra was said to drain livestock of blood and was described as having a scaly body, giant eyes, and long fangs. The Puerto Rican government took the sightings seriously, forming committees to investigate.

What unusual features did the creature found by the sanitation worker possess?

• Wings and a horn

• Hairless skin and sharp teeth

• Scales and a tail

• Feathers and a beak

What did the sanitation worker discover about the creature's limbs?

• It had fins

• It had an opposable thumb

• It had webbed feet

• It had hooves

Who is Ken Gart and what did he propose about the creature?

• A local farmer who thought it was a bear

• A scientist who believed it was a new species

• A journalist who dismissed it as a hoax

• A field researcher who suggested it might be a chupacabra

Where was the chupacabra first reported, and what was its impact?

• In Puerto Rico, leading to government involvement

• In Brazil, sparking a local legend

• In Mexico, causing a media frenzy

• In Texas, resulting in a scientific study

How was the chupacabra described in the sightings?

• As a large, winged beast with glowing eyes

• As a small, furry creature with a bushy tail

• As a tiny insect-like being with multiple legs

• As a scaly creature with giant eyes and long fangs

What actions did the Puerto Rican government take in response to the chupacabra sightings?

• They ignored the reports as myths

• They formed committees to investigate and capture it

• They declared it a national symbol

• They built a sanctuary for the creature