zwierzeta: Chupacabra

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The chupacabra or chupacabras (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃupaˈkaβɾas], literally meaning 'goat-sucker', from Spanish: chupa, 'sucks', and cabras, 'goats') is a legendary creature, or cryptid, in the folklore of parts of the Americas. It is said to prey on livestock, particularly goats, although reports also attribute attacks to sheep, chickens and other domesticated animals. According to accounts, the chupacabra kills its victims by puncturing the neck and consuming their blood, a characteristic that gave rise to its enduring association with vampirism. Descriptions of the creature vary considerably by region. In Puerto Rico and much of Hispanic America, it is commonly portrayed as reptilian…

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Chupacabra is the debut album by American singer-songwriter and violinist Imani Coppola, released on October 28, 1997. The title refers to the legendary chupacabra, a creature believed through some parts of the Americas to drink the blood of livestock. The album achieved some success upon its release, receiving positive reviews from some music critics and entering album charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. The album's lead single, "Legend of a Cowgirl", gained popularity in 1997, becoming a top 40 hit in the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. The song also charted throughout Europe, and went into strong rotation on MTV. The album's second single, "I'm a Tree,…

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Chupacabra is an inverted roller coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Designed by Werner Stengel and Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, Chupacabra initially opened in Japan in 1995 at Odakyu Gotemba Family Land, later known as Thrill Valley. In 2002, it was moved to Six Flags New Orleans where it reopened as Batman: The Ride the following year, operating until Hurricane Katrina led to the park's abandonment in 2005. The ride was moved once more to Six Flags Fiesta Texas, reopening in 2008 as Goliath. In 2024, the park announced that the roller coaster would be renamed to Chupacabra. The ride stands at a height of 105 feet (32 m), reaches a maximum sp…

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