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Possesses a large dorsal fin like that of a shark, a body built like an elephant, the flat wide tail of a manatee, and a head and neck like a miniature brontosaurus. Its skin is described as being a dark oily black and smooth like that of an eel. [54] Lake De Smet Wyoming USA: North America: Smetty
An oxbow lake is a U-shaped lake or pool that forms when a wide meander of a river is cut off, creating a free-standing body of water. The word "oxbow" can also refer to a U-shaped bend in a river or stream, whether or not it is cut off from the main stream. [1] [2] It takes its name from an oxbow which is part of a harness for oxen to pull a ...
It looks like a face sticking out of the hillside, and as you travel past in a car towards Buxton the 'eye' appears to wink, as a pinnacle of rock passes behind the face as a consequence of parallax. [ 6 ] [ 5 ] A public house near Ramshaw Rocks at Upper Hulme takes its name from the Winking Man rock.
Roopkund (locally known as Mystery Lake or Skeleton Lake) [1] is a high altitude glacial lake in the Uttarakhand state of India.It lies in the lap of Trishul massif.Located in the Himalayas, the area around the lake is uninhabited and is roughly at an altitude of 5,020 metres (16,470 ft), [1] surrounded by rock-strewn glaciers and snow-clad mountains.
The lake, shaped like a crescent moon, is known for its sandy western shoreline, uncommon in the Rocky Mountains, and is a popular destination for fishing, hiking, and camping. [ 4 ] Some believe parts of the lake are bottomless, with speculation about underground passages connecting it to other areas of the state.
Lake Nkugute. Lake Nkugute, also known as Lake Rutoto, is a lake located in Rubirizi District, Uganda. Situated in the Bunyaruguru volcanic field, the lake is believed to have been formed over 12,000 years ago as a result of volcanic activity. It has become a place of mystery and local folklore, with tales surrounding its origin and behavior.
The story of a monster in Flathead Lake originates in a Kutenai traditional legend. According to the story, long ago, the first native tribe in the area lived on an island in the middle of the lake. One winter while crossing the frozen lake to move camp, two girls saw antlers approximately two feet in length protruding through the frozen ice.
The race of Cabira (one of Chilled's henchmen) is a race of fish-like humanoids from Dragon Ball; The Fish People from the radio broadcast Alexei Sayle and the Fish People; The Fishmen are a race of fish-like humans from the anime One Piece. They are modeled after different aquatic lifeforms. The Fishmen can breed with Giants to create Wotans.