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Mokele-mbembe
A living dinosaur in the Congo jungle? The pygmy people describe a creature that matches a sauropod perfectly. Multiple expeditions have searched for Mokele-mbembe. The jungle keeps its secrets.
Ancient - Present
Congo River Basin, Africa
200+ witnesses
Mokele-mbembe is a legendary water-dwelling creature reported to live in the Congo River Basin, often described as resembling a sauropod dinosaur.
The Legend
According to documented accounts:
Mokele-mbembe is:
- A large, water-dwelling creature
- Described as dinosaur-like
- Living in the Congo Basin
- Known to indigenous peoples
Description
Witnesses describe:
- A long neck
- Small head
- Large body
- Long tail
- About the size of an elephant
Expeditions
Numerous expeditions have searched:
- 1909: Carl Hagenbeck mentioned it
- 1980s: Multiple expeditions
- None have found conclusive evidence