Episode 85: Shunka Warakin

About this episode

Frank and Sage explore the mystery of the Shunka Warak'in, an unknown canine-like creature in North America.

For centuries, an unknown animal has roamed the plains and woods of North America. A canine like animal that is not a wolf. Known by some as the Shunka Warak’in or the Ringdocus. This animal shares more in common with hyenas than wolves and hunts the lands. What is it? Join Frank and Sage as they try to find the truth of the Shunka Warak’in! Disclaimer: The opinions stated within this episode are entirely our own and do not reflect the opinions, values, or choices of our respective places of employment. Sources: American Hyena - Cryptid Archives The Shunka Warak’in, Hyena of the Rockies by Joesph Shelton - Distinctly Montana Warakin - The Cryptid Crew Myth Monday: The Shunka Warak’in, Native American Monster Wolf (Cryptids) – Kara Newcastle's Blog Shunka Warak'in - Cryptid Wiki' The United States of Cryptids by J.W. OckerMystery Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology Volume 2 by George M. EberhartCryptozoology A to Z by Loren Coleman & Jerome Clark Socials and Other Links: Instagram @unknownunsolvedunseenpod Puppysaurus Ko-fi and Redbubble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/puppysaurusrex⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/PuppysaurusRex/shop?asc=u⁠⁠

People in this episode

Hosts: Frank, Sage

Topics covered

• cryptozoology
• mystery creatures
• Shunka Warak'in
• North American wildlife
• hyenas
• mythology

Keywords

• Shunka Warak'in
• cryptid
• hyena
• North America
• mystery animal
• wildlife
• mythology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cryptid Archives, Distinctly Montana, The Cryptid Crew, Kara Newcastle's Blog, Cryptid Wiki

Books & works: The Shunka Warak’in, Hyena of the Rockies, The United States of Cryptids, Mystery Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology Volume 2, Cryptozoology A to Z

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