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The chupacabra silliness...
By Crobar in Neurognosis
October 15, 2007

Sometimes I have to wonder about the people from the small town I grew up in - Cuero, Texas.  I also have to keep in mind that it's a small town with an agricultural history and foundation which is often steeped in folk-lore.

All I have to say in relation to the goings on is that people will be greatly disappointed when the DNA results come back and show the animal to be of the genus Canis - that's the genus which includes dogs, wolves and jackals.  The other possibility which is far less more likely is it is a member of Vulpes which contain foxes.  However, the pictures seem to show an animal which highly resembles a type of Mexican hairless dog - similar features, skin color and so forth.

The least likely conclusion is that this animal is the legendary goat sucker.  I have to admit that skepticism takes a back to fantasy and imagination in Cuero.  Even when the results of the DNA test comeback with a mundane explanation, this will not destroy the wonder of many.  They will do like many people who are so motivated by the euphoria and excitement of that wonder and awe and will make rationalizations to protect it - no matter how much evidence to the contrary they are presented.