In Latin American popular legend, the chupacabra is a monstrous creature with gray, scaly skin, spikes along its back, sharp fangs, and a taste for small livestock. Chupacabra sightings have been reported throughout the Americas and even as far north as the United States. The first report of chupacabras came from Puerto Rico in 1995. The creatures were blamed for attacks on goats, sheep, and other animals. Apparently, they left behind uneaten carcasses that were drained of blood. The name chupacabra translates from Spanish to mean “goat-sucker.” The mythical monster has inspired fear across some areas in the Americas for...