The Not Deer

In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into the mysterious world of the "not deer" - a cryptid that's been haunting the forests of Appalachia and gaining traction on social media.

These creatures appear to be ordinary deer at first glance, but upon closer inspection, something is terrifyingly off.

We explore witness accounts describing deer with predatory forward-facing eyes, mismatched proportions, too many eyes, or legs that bend the wrong way. Some even report these creatures standing on two legs and maintaining unnerving eye contact with humans. 

The not deer has become a modern folk cryptid, with many comparing it to skinwalkers due to its uncanny valley effect and seemingly intelligent behavior.

Throughout the episode, we examine possible rational explanations, including chronic wasting disease - a condition that causes deer to literally waste away while still alive - as well as rabies and mange.

We share chilling firsthand encounters from Reddit users and explore the lore surrounding these creatures, including one particularly unsettling story about a massive buck that maintained eye contact while standing over an unusually large dead raccoon.

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