What is a chupacabra?

A chupacabra , is a mysterious creature in Mexico that drains the fluids from animals and allegedly has attacked people as well. Its name (originally chupacabras) is Spanish for "goat sucker."

It has various descriptions ranging from reptilian to bluish wolf-like creatures. In Mexican and Latin American folklore, the chupacabra has mystical or supernatural powers. In some cases, it has become connected to aliens, or other cryptids such as flying or shape-changing creatures.

There have been numerous hoaxes and misidentifications, and the existence of an actual species of creature currently has no scientific evidence to support it.