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Marozi

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The marozi or spotted lion is an Unidentified mysterious animal variously claimed by zoologists and cryptozoologists to be a distinct race of lion adapted for a montane rather than savanna-dwelling existence, a rare natural hybrid of a leopard and lion , or an adult lion that retained its childhood spots. It is believed to have been smaller than a lion but slightly larger in size than a leopard and lacking any distinguishable mane. It has been reported in the wild and the skin of a specimen exists, but it has yet to be confirmed as either a separate species or subspecies, although Reginald Pocock and Belgian cryptozoologist Dr Bernard Heuvelmans both proposed the subspecific name Panthera leo maculatus for it (but this currently lacks any valid nomenclatural status).

Manananggal

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The Manananggal were called Penanggalan in Malay folklore is a mythical creature(Unidentified mysterious animal) of the Philippines. It resembles a Western vampire , in being an evil, human-devouring monster or witch . The myth of the manananggal is popular in the Visayan region of the Philippines , especially in the western provinces of Capiz , Iloilo , Antique . There are varying accounts of the features of a manananggal. Like vampires, Visayan folklore creatures, and aswangs , manananggals are also said to abhor garlic and salt.They were also known to avoid daggers, light, vinegar, spices and the tail of a sting ray which can be fashioned as a whip . Folklore of similar creatures can be found in the neighbouring nations of Indonesia and Malaysia .

Maltese tiger

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View Images of Maltese tiger the blue fur tiger here. The Maltese tiger, also known as the Maltese tiger subspecies, is not a recognized subspecies of tiger. Tigers are native to Asia and there are six subspecies: Bengal tiger, Indochinese tiger, Malayan tiger, Siberian tiger, South China tiger, and Sumatran tiger. The Maltese tiger is not a subspecies of tiger, it is a common name that is used to describe a tiger with a distinctive white coat and black stripes. The White tiger is a genetic variant of the Bengal tiger, it is not a separate subspecies, they are extremely rare. White tigers are caused by a genetic mutation that results in a lack of pigmentation in the fur, and it occurs in about 1 in 10,000 Bengal tigers. White tigers are not found in the wild but they are bred in captivity. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and other organizations consider the breeding of white tigers to be unethical because it can lead to inbreeding and other genetic health problems.

Moa

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moa were eleven species (in six genera) of flightless birds endemic to New Zealand . The two largest species, Dinornis robustus and Dinornis novaezelandiae , reached about 3.7 m (12 ft) in height with neck outstretched, and weighed about 230 kg (510 lb). moa are members of the order Struthioniformes (or ratites ) although some sources also recognise these as the separate order Dinornithiformes . The eleven species of moa are the only wingless birds, lacking even the vestigial wings which all other ratites have. They were the dominant herbivores in New Zealand forest, shrubland and subalpine ecosystems for thousands of years, and until the arrival of the Māori were hunted only by the Haast's Eagle . All species are generally believed to have become extinct by 1500 AD, mainly due to hunting by Māori.

Mongolian Death Worm

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The Mongolian Death Worm is a cryptid ( unidentified mysterious animal) purported to exist in the Gobi Desert . It is generally considered a cryptozoological creature; one whose sightings and reports are disputed or unconfirmed. Mongolian Death Worm described as a bright red worm with a wide body that is 2 to 5 feet (0.6 to 1.5 m) long.

Mermaid

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A mermaid is a mythological aquatic creature with a female human head and torso and the tail of a fish . Mermaids have a broad representation in folklore, literature, and popular culture.