The bunyip seems to be the Australian relation of the chupacaba. The two species can be distinguished because the Aussie version has pockets.
The Bunyip doesn’t tend to associate with stories of hollowed out animal corpses with the blood drained. It’s a curious anomalie, but the “legend” of the Bunyip is more closely associated with the Yeti or Bigfoot.
If I nitpick, the Australian version of Yeti or Bigfoot is actually called a “Yowi” - but Bunyips are more an Aboriginal legend.
Allegedly, the only difference between the two Australian Myths is that the Yowi prowls around the bush, and the Bunyip sticks around waterholes and creeks.
Gday Meggsiefan - nice nickname!
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The bunyip seems to be the Australian relation of the chupacaba. The two species can be distinguished because the Aussie version has pockets.
The Bunyip doesn’t tend to associate with stories of hollowed out animal corpses with the blood drained. It’s a curious anomalie, but the “legend” of the Bunyip is more closely associated with the Yeti or Bigfoot.
If I nitpick, the Australian version of Yeti or Bigfoot is actually called a “Yowi” - but Bunyips are more an Aboriginal legend. Allegedly, the only difference between the two Australian Myths is that the Yowi prowls around the bush, and the Bunyip sticks around waterholes and creeks.