Emela-ntouka
Sign in to saveThe emela-ntouka is a cryptozoological animal believed to live in Central Africa. Its name means "elephant killer" in Lingala. In other languages, the animal is known as Aseka-moke, Njago-gunda, Ngamba-namae, Chipekwe, or Irizima.
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The emela-ntouka is a cryptozoological animal believed to live in Central Africa. Its name means "elephant killer" in Lingala. In other languages, the animal is known as Aseka-moke, Njago-gunda, Ngamba-namae, Chipekwe, or Irizima.
== Description == The emela-ntouka is said to be the size of an African savanna elephant, brownish-gray in color, and possessing a long, heavy tail. It is also said to have the shape of a rhinoceros and a single long horn on its nose. Its large body likely requires muscular legs. The animal is also said to have ridges along its neck. The emela-ntouka is said to live both on land and in water and feeds on, among other things, the Malombo plant. The creature is said to make a grunting, snoring, and rumbling sound.
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