Cryptids are an interesting group of creatures: they’re studied by cryptozoologists and considered to be animals that exist somewhere on Earth despite little to no scientific evidence for their existence. After all, animals like the okapi and the kangaroo were once considered cryptids until science proved their existence.
In the forests and wilds of Pennsylvania , several interesting cryptids exist. Discover nine ethereal and mysterious Pennsylvania cryptids — including their appearance, their behavior, and the purported location you might find one yourself.
Squonk
According to legend, the Squonk is a terribly misunderstood creature so upset with its appearance, that it can dissolve itself into a puddle of tears.
The Squonk lives in the thick hemlock forests of Northern Pennsylvania. There, the wart and mole-covered creature sobs constantly. William T. Cox, the author of Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods and the person who introduced the Squonk to the world, tells readers of his 1910 book to “follow its tear-stained trail” if you’d like to see a Squonk.