97. The Mermaids of Papua New Guinea

Legend has it that Papua New Guinea is home to a cryptid that has been there for centuries. Papua New Guinea is known as The Lost World of our planet and new species of plant and animal life are being discovered quite frequently there. So when researchers heard countless tales from locals of a mermaid known as the Ri, they were intrigued. Let us know what you think - could this cryptid be real or is there more of a scientific explanation to this mystery?

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Episode Sources:

• https://phys.org/news/2009-09-lost-world-papua-guinea-volcano.html

• https://vickyflipfloptravels.com/facts-about-papua-new-guinea/

• Destination Truth, Season 1, Episode 1 https://www.metacritic.com/tv/destination-truth/season-1/episode-1-iguanodon-and-ri-mermaid

• http://www.wherelightmeetsdark.com.au/examining-the-evidence/marine-creatures/new-ireland-tabar-islands-new-guinea-mermaid/

• https://cryptozoopedia.com/south-america/ri-and-ilkai/

• https://dipndive.com/blogs/marine-life/manatee-vs-dugong-whats-the-difference

• https://blog.qm.qld.gov.au/2019/04/11/the-myth-of-the-mermaid/

• https://www.facebook.com/groups/MammalIDAus/permalink/1495047143892958/