Dracula Parrots and 4 Other Animals That Sound Like Mystical Creatures

Believe it or not, animals like the Dracula parrot, or the narwhal do exist, even if these mystical creatures sound like fairytales and fables.

By Donna Sarkar
Oct 25, 2023 1:45 PMOct 25, 2023 1:46 PM
Vampire Deer
Various fanged water and musk deer have been given the nickname "vampire deer" for trading their antlers for fangs that jut out past their lower jaws. (Credit:Suvorov_Alex/Shutterstock)

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Animals have been at the heart of our most cherished fantasy stories, from classics like The Jungle Book, filled with colorful, talking animals, and iconic books like Harry Potter, where mythical creatures are commonplace. Unfortunately, giant talking snakes and fire-breathing dragons have yet to be discovered on Earth. But who says these legendary creatures are a complete figment of our imagination?

These five intriguing (and very real) animals have been roaming the Earth for quite some time, and they resemble the mystical creatures straight out of your favorite fantasy.

1. Dracula Parrot

(Credit:Affandi Rahman Halim/Shutterstock)

With jet black feathers and a scarlet red belly, the Dracula parrot, also known as the Pesquet's parrot, gives a whole new meaning to gothic creatures.

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