00:00Ever wondered if mythical creatures were based on real animals?
00:04Turns out, some of the world's most famous monsters might have had more natural origins
00:09than you think.
00:10Dragons?
00:12They could have been giant oarfish, 36 feet long with metallic scales.
00:16Mermaids?
00:18Sailors confused manatees with seductive sea maidens.
00:22Unicorns?
00:23Probably just Arabian oryx seen from the right angle.
00:26Cyclops?
00:28Ancient Greeks mistook elephant skulls for one-eyed giants.
00:32Griffins?
00:33Inspired by protoceratops fossils, half lion, half bird.
00:38Kraken?
00:39Likely based on giant squids growing over 40 feet.
00:43Werewolves?
00:44Just rabid dogs or humans with rabies.
00:47Sea serpents?
00:49Probably just whales or oarfish.
00:51Chupacabra?
00:52Often just sick coyotes or wild dogs.
00:55Bunyip?
00:56Early settlers mistook seals for monsters.
01:00Yeti?
01:01Just a confused Himalayan brown bear.
01:04Loch Ness monster?
01:06Recent studies suggest oversized eels.
01:09So are all myths just misidentified animals?
01:13Not all, but many are.
01:14Not all, but many are.
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