| Nguma-monene | |
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| Description | Spined aquatic reptile |
| First Sighting | Native legends |
| Last Sighting | 20th century |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Habitat | Swamps |
The Nguma-monene is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A semi-aquatic creature, it has been seen both swimming and walking on land.
Appearance/Description[]
The Nguma-monene has four legs, a mouth full of sharp teeth, a long tail, and a large ridge or spine running down its back. The body is low-slung, like a lizard. The Nguma-monene is described as greyish-brown, and over 30 feet long. It is vicious towards hippos. Its neck is reportedly "as thick as a man's thigh".
Theories/Explanations[]
One popular theory is that Nguma-monene is a surviving Dimetrodon or Spinosaurus. Both prehistoric creatures have spines running down their back, and some Spinosaurs were 4-legged. However, Dimetrodon species weren't aquatic, and Spinosaurus and its relatives weren't low-slung. Other theories say that the Nguma-monene is a species of mosasaur, crocodile, or lizard. Because legs are rarely seen, some experts suggest a species of large snake.