| Agogwe | |
|---|---|
 An artist's depiction | |
| Background | |
| Type | Cryptid |
| Continent | Africa |
| Country | Tanzania |
| One-Time? | No |
| Theories | · Cryptid |
The Agogwe, also known as the Kakundakari or Kilomba, is a cryptid reported from forests in Tanzania, Mozambique, and possibly Kenya. Described as a dwarf humanoid covered in russet-colored hair, the Agogwe has sparked curiosity and speculation among cryptozoologists and researchers interested in unknown creatures.
Appearance[]
The agogwe differs from most other similar hominids with its small size. Whereas most 'Bigfoot'-type cryptids reportedly tower over most humans, agogwes range from three to five feet in height and usually weigh no more than 150 or so pounds, according to eyewitnesses. Its skin color is often said to be an orangish color, although it is usually obscured from view by the woolly reddish hair that covers its entire body. Other colors such as black or gray have also been reported. Another difference from other similar hominids involves its big toes, which are opposable like those of known non-human apes.
Possible Explanations[]
There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:
- An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
Trivia[]
- Captain William Hichens (1900): The first recorded sighting of the Agogwe was by Captain William Hichens in 1900 in the Ussure and Simbiti forests in Tanzania. He described seeing two small, brown, furry creatures resembling little men walking upright.
- Cuthbert Burgoyne (1927): In 1927, Cuthbert Burgoyne reported seeing similar beings in Portuguese East Africa (Mozambique). He observed a pair of them while cruising the coast with his wife.
- Charles Cordier (Late 1950s): Charles Cordier, an animal collector, claimed to have encountered the Agogwe in Zaire. He mentioned that one of these creatures escaped from a bird snare before he could capture it.
- Cuthbert Burgoyne (1927): In 1927, Cuthbert Burgoyne reported seeing similar beings in Portuguese East Africa (Mozambique). He observed a pair of them while cruising the coast with his wife.
- The agogwe appeared in an episode of The Secret Saturdays, a cryptid-centric cartoon that aired on Cartoon Network. It appeared in the episode "Cryptid vs. Cryptid".
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