There are a lot of strange things you don’t want to encounter in the woods, and one of them includes a fat, bald exploding bear. The Gumberoo comes out of lumberjack legends, hailing from the foggy region along the Pacific Coast. It bears a resemblance to black bears, except that it is completely hairless but for its bristly beard and big eyebrows.

The following written confession was submitted via email: …He and a friend were walking through a field in East Tennessee. They were finished with their hunt and it was near dark. As they were walking they noticed something walking toward them. As it got closer they could see it was what they described as a werewolf or dogman…

Is it Bigfoot in broad daylight? An intriguing video emerged online late last month that seems to show a dark, hulking figure in arguably clear view on a property in Tennessee. The creature itself looks on curiously as it is filmed, at one point stretching some pretty long, strong arms from tree to tree as it creeps around. There is little context for the video, and it frustratingly cuts off too soon, but many people do believe the clip is evidence of Bigfoot.

Is the Hugag the world’s silliest looking-moose, a leftover dinosaur, or something else entirely? Learn more about this Lumberwoods cryptid legend - like why it cannot lie down - in today’s Creature Feature, excerpted from our blog 9 Cryptids That Are (Probably) Too Absurd To Be Real.

The following written confession was submitted via email: I wanted to share a brief encounter I had when I was about 10 or 12 years old. While on a field trip to a mine about an hour away I think it was called empire mine in grass valley California about 90 percent sure it was that one. So for about maybe 10 minutes or more I decided to look around apart from my group…

The following written confession was submitted via email: Has anyone reported to you anything about giant ants in the desert of Texas. I seen several of the walking in line carrying away some livestock. I witness this late at night driving from my great uncles house. This happened back in 1977. I was in the backseat of the car and I yelled to my Mom driving the “Look giant ants Mom!” Her response was “you most be dreaming go back to sleep!” Needless to say I wasn’t asleep…

Have you heard of the “Not Deer”? It’s like a deer… but it’s… not. This eerie folk cryptid out of Appalachia may look normal at first glance, but a closer inspection reveals the creature is anything but natural. From its canine mouth, to claws instead of hooves, to its bipedal walk, the Not Deer is a phenomenon no one can entirely explain.

Ready for a really weird one? Sliding straight out of lumberjack lore, it’s the Slide-Rock Bolter! Have you ever heard the tale (…pun kind of intended…) of this monstrous land whale? Check out our Creature Feature Friday in an excerpt from our blog, 9 Cryptids That Are (Probably) Too Absurd To Be Real.

If you’re fascinated by Dogman, don’t miss 'Dogman Tales - Cryptid Documentary' from Sky Island Storytelling. Directed by Jeremy Norrie, the documentary features several researchers discussing the Dogman phenomenon - including Tony Merkel!

If you’ve been swept up in the latest Stranger Things craze following the recent release of Season 4 (guilty), you’ll definitely remember the vicious Demobats from a few key scenes (that we’ll probably never get over). But those little razor-toothed monsters from the Upside Down are pure science fiction… right? Meet the Rightside Up’s version of the Demobat in this edition of Creature Feature Friday: the Ahool.

If you’ve been searching for strange creepy creatures in the woods, throat singing just may be the way to conjure them! Check out this odd video from @throatsingking on TikTok, who was filming a live video in some woods recently when he captured not only a deer who was drawn in by his unique singing, but two mysterious figures lurking in the background. Can you identify just who or what is enjoying his outdoor concert?

The Ningen may be one of the oddest cryptids you’ve never seen! A water creature that was first sighted by Japanese fishermen and research vessels around the Antarctic, the Ningen is allegedly enormous in size and humanoid in shape. In the Japanese language, Ningen means human…

Tony joined The Macroaggressions Podcast with Charlie Robinson on August 29, 2021 to drop stories of adventures, cryptids, and encounters! Don’t miss #155 - On The Hunt For Cryptids | Tony Merkel: The host of the wildly popular podcast “The Confessionals”, Tony Merkel, stops by to share stories of some of his recent adventures while filming his new show, and what kind of creatures he had encounters with. From Bigfoot experiences and ghost stories to more terrifying interactions with Dogman and various cryptids, Tony has heard it all on his show where people share their experiences in a safe place free from judgment…

Happy National Paranormal Day! May 3 commemorates all things creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky. If you’re looking for some hauntingly fun paranormal activities to do today, check out our handy guide, 8 Things to Do on National Paranormal Day - but first start getting yourself in the spirit(s) of the day with these 15 funny memes!

TODAY, April 30, The Confessionals Podcast and Anointed AK are dropping three new paranormal beard oil scents, in the form of Wendigo, Rake, and Kushtaka. While the two former creatures may be notorious enough to strike fear in your heart, the latter may not be so widely known. What IS Kushtaka… and just how frightening is it? Creature Feature Friday breaks the legend down!