Waheela
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| Waheela | |
|---|---|
| Creature | |
| Name: | Waheela |
| AKA: | Kerit |
| Classification | |
| Grouping: | Cryptid |
| Sub grouping: | Bear-Dog |
| Data | |
| Country: | Canada |
| Status: | Unconfirmed |
The Waheela is a wolf-like cryptid reported from Nahanni Valley in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Cryptozoologist Ivan Sanderson thought that the waheela might represent a relict population of Amphicyonids, prehistoric bear-dogs (but which he incorrectly referred to as dire wolves, which were true canids)[1].
The waheela is similar to the Shunka Warakin, but inhabits a far more northern habitat. It is also similar to Amarok, a giant wolf from Inuktitut mythology. It is reported to travel alone and not in packs as modern wolves do.
[edit] References
- ^ Shuker, Karl P N (1995). In Search of Prehistoric Survivors. Blandford. ISBN 0-7137-2469-2.
