Chupacabra illustration

THE BLOOD SUCKER. THE NIGHT STALKER. THE MYSTERY OF THE LIVESTOCK FIELDS.

The Chupacabra haunts the arid Southwest with a reputation as fierce as its name — “goat sucker.” With spikes, slitted eyes, and a howl that chills the desert night, it’s blamed for unexplained livestock deaths across Texas, New Mexico, and beyond.

Descriptions vary wildly: some say it’s reptilian, others describe a wild dog with mange, but all agree it moves too fast, vanishes too easily, and leaves a trail of fear and drained carcasses. Whether legend or lurking truth, the Chupacabra embodies the wild unknown of the borderlands.

Locals warn travelers and ranchers alike: watch your animals, heed the howls at dusk, and don’t wander the desert alone after dark. The Chupacabra is not just a story — it’s a warning.

The night is full of eyes — some hungry, some watching. Which one will find you first?