Siberia
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Chuchunya
The Chuchunya is a hairy hominid from East Siberia. They stand 6-7 feet tall, have heavy builds, prominent brow ridges and are covered in dark hair. Some are sighted alone, while some are sighted in small groups. Sometimes they are described as wearing animal skin clothes. They are omnivores who eat berries, fish, and reindeer. Some believe that several Chuchunya were killed by the Russian military during their civil war. Citations: Newton, Michael. Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology: A Global Guide to Hidden Animals and Their Pursuers. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2014.
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Aniukha
The Aniukha is a vampiric creature from Siberia. They’re described as quadrupedal, but capable of standing on their back legs to jump great distances. Their size ranges from that of a large grasshopper to that of a rabbit. They’re covered in pale scales with patches of dark brown fur, and have huge dark eyes, pointed ears, jagged teeth, and a short snout. They aren’t particularly strong and target the young and the old. Garlic repels them, and smearing garlic in a circle on the chest assures it doesn’t attack someone in their sleep. Garlic on doorways and windowsills can keep the creature from entering. It’s believed that they can only…
