Nguma-monene
Nguma-monene ("large python" in Lingala language) is a creature supposedly living in the Republic of Congo, described as being like a large lizard with a serrated ridge on its back.
Sightings[edit]
Two testimonials of sightings exist that were done near the Dongu-Mataba (tributary of the Ubangi River) in The Republic of the Congo. The first was done in 1961; the second ten years later in 1971 by pastor Joseph Ellis. He estimated the length of the (visible) tailpart as 10 meters long (equal to his dugout, no neck or head could be seen), and a diameter of 0.5 to 1 meter.[1] Its color was tending to greyish brown. When back in the village, it appeared that the subject was taboo. The above and other sightings were gathered by University of Chicago biologist Roy P. Mackal, who led two expeditions to the Likouala swamps in the Republic of Congo, while searching for the Mokele-mbembe.[2] Mackal concluded that the animal has a low-slung body, and therefore is more like a lizard than a snake, as "Ellis was positive the animal never raised itself sufficiently after leaving the water".
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References[edit]
- ↑ Baigent, Michael (August 26, 1999). Ancient Traces: Mysteries in Ancient and Early History. Penguin UK. ISBN 0141928352. Search this book on
- ↑ Mackal, Roy P. A Living Dinosaur? In Search of Mokele-Mbembe; Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1987: ISBN 90-04-08543-2 Search this book on .
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