Dingonek
Also known as: Jungle Walrus
A saber-toothed, armored aquatic predator was reported in a Kenyan river by a big-game hunter in 1907.
1907
River Migori, western Kenya
12-14 feet long
Aggressive predator
Unverified
The Lore
The Dingonek is an aquatic creature reported in the rivers and lakes of western Kenya. Explorer John Alfred Jordan described it in 1907 as roughly 14 feet long with a square head, saber-like canine teeth, a reptilian body covered in scales or armor, and a scorpion-like tail. Jordan claimed he shot at it in the River Migori before it submerged. The description matches no known living species, though some suggest it could be based on a misidentified hippo or giant otter.
Body Type
Folklore Origin
Notable Witnesses
- John Alfred Jordan
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