This passage discusses the legend of a creature in Africa known as "moc ler," which locals describe as resembling a dinosaur. The legend has persisted for centuries, with numerous reports and expeditions attempting to find evidence of its existence. There have been alleged sightings, large footprints, and even a controversial photograph. However, due to the challenging terrain, dangerous wildlife, and armed militias in the region, concrete evidence remains elusive. Despite extensive efforts, the existence of this creature remains a mystery, leaving questions about its true nature and whether it could be a unique, unidentified species or a misinterpretation of known animals.
1. Dinosaurs are believed to have become extinct on Earth thousands of years ago .
2. The text discusses the possibility of a dinosaur still being alive today .
3. The story revolves around a creature named Moc Ler, said to be a dinosaur-like creature living in the Congo region of Africa .
4. Moc Ler is described as having a shape similar to a dinosaur, with a long neck, a head resembling a snake, and a long tail .
5. The creature is reported to have left large footprints and was said to have three claws on its paw .
6. There are several reports of Moc Ler from different people and tribes who live in the remote areas of Africa .
7. Some of these reports date back to 1776, with a Frenchman writing about footprints more than three meters long of an unknown animal .
8. In 1909, a German lieutenant reported a creature called Sanga, which was described as very similar to a sauropod dinosaur .
9. The creature was said to have a large neck and a head similar to a dinosaur .
10. There have been several scientific expeditions to Africa in search of this creature, with no conclusive evidence found yet .
11. In 1932, a famous biologist named Evaristus Enderson claimed to have seen the creature with his own eyes .
12. In 1979, an expedition led by James Paul and Roy Macau was conducted, with natives believing there was an animal there .
13. In the 70s, the Reverend Eugénie Thomas conducted dozens of excursions in the Congo basin, hearing stories of a bizarre creature .
14. In 1988, an American engineer named Herman claimed to have taken a photo of the creature .
15. In May 1999, the London newspaper published an article about a tribe called Cabanga killing a completely new animal .
16. In 2004, a man named Peter Beach found a huge footprint and took a plaster cast to study it .
17. In 2009, a new theory emerged suggesting that these creatures are large reptiles that hibernate during periods of lower river water .
18. The expedition to find this creature has been hindered by armed militias that dominate the country .
19. The creature's existence is still a topic of debate, with many believing it may not exist anymore .