Steller's Sea Ape

German zoologist Georg Steller witnessed a creature in the ocean off the Shumagin Islands in Alaska. His description as transcribed on Wikipedia: ” The animal was described as being around 1.5 m (5 feet) long; with a dog-like head; long drooping whiskers; an elongated but robust body; thick fur coat; no limbs; and tail fins much like a shark. He described the creature as being playful and inquisitive like a monkey.” Steller attempted to capture the creature, but was unsuccessful. More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steller%27s_sea_ape

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