Some dogs have a streak of bravery that would put most humans to shame. In situations that would terrify grown men, these dogs persistently protect despite the threat to their own lives. They are true heroes who throughout modern history have fought our battles and saved our lives. Animal X meets two pet owners who owe much to their courageous animal companions
From the east coast of America comes a tale of a mysterious creature that's been around for more than 250 years. The Jersey Devil has been seen by more than two thousand witnesses, has terrorised towns and even forced factories and schools to close down. Animal X travelled to Leed's Point to investigate this fascinating entity, who's precise origins remain shrouded in mystery. One theory is that a local woman gave birth to a child that turned into a devil creature. Some say the Devil is a harbinger of doom. It's been seen at the outbreak of five wars, shipwrecks and the onset of bad weather. Whatever your verdict on this incredible tale, one fact remains - something very strange has scared a lot of people in this neck of the woods. Could there really be a devil in their midst?
Subject: CHUPACABRAS Location: USA Since it was first sighted in Puerto Rico three years ago, the Chupacabra, or goatsucker, has become one of the greatest puzzles of the paranormal. Said to be around five feet tall with red eyes, fangs and powerful hind legs, it's been sighted as far away as Moscow. Animal X hits the Chupacabras trail to help unravel the mystery. Paranormal investigator Ted Loman and folklorist Jim Griffith give their expert assessments, while eye-witnesses offer first hand accounts of their terrifying encounters with the mysterious beast. Subject: MAGIC COWS Location: AUSTRALIA Cattle and sheep in the high plains, near Canberra in Australia, are living to extraordinary ages, staying healthy and remaining reproductively randy well into their twilight years. Scientists are determined to find out more about the animals life sustaining bio-chemistry. Is it the water? Is it the soil? And does it hold the key to extending human life?
Subject: KILLER CROCS Location: INDONESIA For decades, Indonesia has been home to giant prehistoric beasts that lurk beneath the water. Animal X traveled to Southern Irian Jaya to investigate the incredible reports of killer crocodiles, some over nine metres long, that have been blamed for the deaths of more than fifty people. Our expedition took us deep into the Asmat jungle where we discovered a rich and superstitious culture revolving around spirits, myths and legends. Animal X also looked at one of the most famous disappearances from the region in the 1960s - that of Michael Rockefeller, son of famous New York Governor, Nelson Rockerfeller. Theories vary from head-hunters to the notorious killer croc. Subject: FIZO Location: AUSTRALIA Eight year old Sydney terrier, Fizo, became the first animal in Australia to win the RSPCA's Purple Cross award for bravery, after saving three children from a brown snake.
Subject: CHUPACABRAS Location: USA. Animal X travels to Puerto Rico to investigate the Chupacabra - a creature that sucks its victims dry of blood. There we speak with eyewitnesses who have encountered this terrifying beast. Subject: ESSEX PANTHER Location: UK. In Essex, England we meet residents who have had their country invaded by wild black panthers. Where did these Alien Big Cats come from and how dangerous are they? If one Big Cat expert is correct England is in for a serious problem. Subject: PET DETECTIVES Location: USA. We look at the extraordinary tale about one of man's most fatal diseases and the dogs that can diagnose it. They are our companions, our protection and often one of our best friends. But are dogs about to become the guardians of our heath as well?
The Animal X crew accompanies Matt Moneymaker and the Bigfoot Field Reseachers Organization (BFRO) to the Gifford Pinchot National Park in Washington State to witness a startling discovery, a body imprint of a Bigfoot. Found in a remote area of the Cascade Mountains known as Skookum Meadows. The BFRO casts the imprint using 200 pounds of plaster. It is dubbed the Skookum cast and is one of the most compelling pieces of evidence ever discovered.
Throughout history, ghostly apparitions have troubled humanity. Castles are said to be haunted for eternity by the souls of their original inhabitants. But are there such things as ghostly animals? When animals die can they too come back to haunt us?
The Beast of Gevaudan was an infamous killer that stalked the streets of Auvergne, France. Was this a runaway exotic animal, or a strange crossbreed experiment? Find out if the NMU team can uncover the mystery of this monster murderer!
In search of the Thylacine, the Animal X Natural Mystery Unit heads to Australia's Tasmanian wilderness, where eyewitnesses claim the creature still lives. Experts believe the last of its kind died in an Australian zoo in the 1930's.
The Animal X- Natural Mystery Unit may finally have proof that Bigfoot, more properly known as the 'Unidentified North American Primate', is alive and well. Daniel and Natalie join Bigfoot researcher Chester Moore, who says he's found the home of an elusive non-human primate at a secret location in Texas. As they search for clues, our investigators are stalked by this unknown creature for more than 24 hours. They hear eerie night calls, see broken and twisted tree limbs, and are convinced that it was Bigfoot they glimpsed disappearing into the forest. Could the mysterious image captured on their cameras be the face of the Texas Bigfoot? Are these animals an unidentified category of ape or maybe they're the missing link that science has been looking for? Amongst those convinced that Bigfoot exists is a prominent American criminologist and fingerprint expert. He has no doubt that footprint casts claimed to have been made by Bigfoot are genuine.
Mysterious winged creatures have been said to inhabit our skies for centuries. Join the NMU team in search of the Mothman, The Birdman, Thunderbirds.
Many believe that ancient, unidentified monsters lurk in the world's oceans and waterways. Do remnants of the dinosaur age still exist?
Some people believe that a remnant of the dinosaur era may have continued to evolve into a humanoid being. The Natural Mystery Unit hears first person accounts of glowing red eyes, shiny scales, and lizard men standing 7 feet tall.
El Chupacabra is described as a vampire-like creature that drains its victims of blood. It is said to be 3-5 feet tall with a gray body, glowing red eyes, sharp teeth, and three-fingered claw-like hands. Is it real? The NMU team is about to find out.
Eyewitnesses describe Big Cats roaming the outback of Australia. Where did they come from or how did they get there? What we do know is that non native felines are now prowling the bush land in some cases attacking people.
Those who think of humans as the supreme beings on Earth often overlook the incredible abilities of other species. NMU takes a break from cryptozoology to explore bio-inspiration, looking to nature to engineer solutions to human problems.
There have been many credible sightings of the Monsters of San Francisco Bay, None more convincing then that of brothers Bill and Bob Clark.
Bill is one of a duo of brothers who both witnessed the Monsters of San Francisco Bay. He and his brother Bob regularly walk around the bay. That’s how come they have seen these creatures on more than 10 occasions.
Bob Clark is interviewed by Natalie. Bob has some very definite views about these creatures. He thinks he knows what it is. Like his brother Bill he has seen these Monsters of San Francisco Bay more than 10 times. What he thinks it is is very interesting.
