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Monsters and Weird Creatures FAQs

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Answers to frequently asked questions about monsters and other creatures, such as bigfoot, chupacabras, living dinosaurs and more.

Could dinosaurs still be alive?

"I am writing to you regarding the raptor sighting in Georgia story that was published in April, 2009," says Emily. "I am doing a school project on the sighting, and wanted to hear your feedback. Do you believe that dinosaurs could still be alive?"

Have there been any mummy sightings reported?

"I know there were old monster movies from the '40s and '50s of mummies, and stories of archeologists who got sick and died after they went into King Tut's tomb," says Gerald, "but have there ever been any mummy sightings reported?"

Have there been thunderbird abductions?

"Today I was watching 'Mystery Hunters' and they were talking about thunderbirds." says a reader. "And I have a question to ask you: Can thunderbirds lift up small children? I hope they can."

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