| Skunk Ape | |
|---|---|
 A photograph of the skunk ape | |
| Background | |
| Type | Cryptid |
| Continent | North America |
| Country | United States |
| One-Time? | Yes |
| Theories | · Cryptid |
The Skunk Ape is a humanoid said to inhabit the swamps and forests of the Sarasota County, Florida. In the autumn of 2000, the police received a letter from an anonymous woman. With the letter were two attached photographs of what the woman said was an escaped orangutan who had been stealing apples from her back porch for three nights. These photos were later found to be taken near the Myakka River. After the images were released to the public, cryptid enthusiasts dubbed the creature in the photograph the "Myakka Skunk Ape."
Appearance[]
The creature described that black fur and glowing red eyes, unusual for most primates because most primates lack a tapetum lucidum, a layer of tissue behind the retina that reflects light.
Possible Explanations[]
There are several explanations as to what the creature could be. Theories include:
- An undiscovered species (a Cryptid)
Trivia[]
- The "Myakka Skunk Ape" photograph was primarily researched by renowned cryptozoologist Loren Coleman.
- There is an official Skunk Ape headquarters in Ochopee, Florida.
- In the autumn of 2012, Skunk Ape expert David Shealy appeared in a documentary about Skunk Apes on the Travel Channel.