China's Ten Great Mythical Beasts

*** (Grass Mud Horse) is one of the top ten mythical beasts parodied by Chinese netizens. Its prototype is the alpaca, native to South America (scientific name Vicugna pacos, English name Alpaca), originating from the Baidu World of Warcraft forum. The top ten mythical beasts, including ***, were initially published on Baidu Encyclopedia, and soon they went viral, widely spreading in chat rooms and forums. Videos, cartoons, and merchandise related to '***' also became subjects of global attention. (br) Yamiette Chinese name: 雅蠛碟 (Yamiete), English name: Yametei. It is a type of butterfly in the hammerhead suborder of Lepidoptera. On January 1, 2009, it was discovered in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau region. The Yamiette has a strange coloration, and butterfly experts speculate that it can change color and glow at night. Because it lives in the plateau region, Yamiette prefers low-pressure, low-oxygen, cold environments. There are about 14,000 species of butterflies worldwide, and Yamiette is considered one of the rarest and most precious, with only two sightings in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in Asia. It has only been found in China's Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with photographic evidence. However, there is also a legend that Yamiette comes from Japan, where a cute little girl and the man she loved could not endure family pressure and died together, transforming into two Yamiettes. Legends aside, in short, to sum up, Yamiette is a very precious and rare species, and we should all work together to protect it! (br) Dafei Chicken Literally a type of bird, but figuratively refers to a type of piston-style sports activity. Traditional views say it should be completely forbidden, but the latest research suggests that moderate practice is beneficial while excessive amounts are harmful. (br) Fakeyou Ranked second among the world's top ten mythical beasts, its prominence is second only to ***. It is a completely new species created by netizens, a kind of internet phenomenon. The name is a Chinese transliteration of '**** you'. '****' is one of the crudest English curse words, purely used for swearing. Comparatively, Eastern peoples worship *** more. In the East Asian countries of China, Japan, and Korea, particularly in the northern and northeastern regions of China where nomadic and hunting customs persist, *** is highly revered. In the West, especially in European countries with a strong maritime culture, such as Northern and Southern Europe, as well as in the United States, people revere the mysterious and imposing Fakeyou more, considering it a representation of power, spirituality, and authority.(br) Weishen Whale One of the ten legendary beasts invented by netizens. It is said to be a species unique to the Arctic Ocean, living in extremely yin regions. It has two wings and differs from common whales that suck water. This species must consume a sufficient amount of blood each month to survive. Its living conditions are extremely harsh, but it has strong survival abilities. Geographically, it is mainly divided into the An'erle Weishen Whale and the Jieting Weishen Whale, etc. It is said that the Jieting Weishen Whale got its name because Ma Su was defeated by Zhen Ji during the Three Kingdoms period, but the reason is unknown…(br) Singing Rice Goose One of the ten legendary beasts invented by netizens. Legend has it that during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty, a large goose suddenly swooped down and destroyed an entire rice field, forming a crop circle. This caused local farmers to contract a strange disease: women in the fields aged quickly, and men, seeing the women grow old, left the area, bringing great suffering to the people. The officials eventually ordered the capture and killing of the Singing Rice Goose, after which the strange disease was alleviated. However, the Singing Rice Goose became extinct due to overhunting.(br) Stork-Lynx Ape The Stork-Lynx Ape is designated by netizens as one of China's “ten legendary beasts.” The animal called the “Stork-Lynx Ape” is actually a newly created species by internet users and is a form of internet phenomenon. Its original meaning is actually a derogatory nickname used by Chinese netizens for network administrators, serving as an outlet for dissatisfaction with certain administrators.(br) Chrysanthemum Silkworm Netizens jokingly made the Chrysanthemum Silkworm a legendary beast; its name is a pun on 'chrysanthemum remains.' Chrysanthemum refers to **(br) Jiba Cat One of the ten legendary beasts invented by netizens. It is a carnivorous animal, belonging to the cat family, mainly living near the Tamala Gobi. It is active at night and hides during the day. It thrives in dark and humid environments and moves extremely swiftly. According to the Classic of Mountains and Seas: In the southeast, there are mountains, and cats emerge among them, fast as ghosts, fleeting and hard to see. Zoologists have discovered that the Jiba Cat likes to play on the water's edge, especially during windy or rainy weather. Strong winds, huge waves, and massive waves drive it even more frenzied. The Jiba Cat has no other particular hobbies; it uniquely loves brushes, especially Chinese ink brushes, which it plays with to the extent of forgetting food and sleep. The White Tiger is its natural enemy, but sometimes the Jiba Cat will fight the White Tiger fiercely, battling for a long time. Due to extensive predation by the White Tiger, its current numbers are very low. 'The animal protection organization has proposed to the government to protect the Jiba Cat and strives to list it as a national first-class protected animal!' said the organization's secretary-general, David Jibas.(br) Qianlie Crab: One of the top ten mythical beasts made up by netizens. The premium crab among crabs, large and meaty, a product of Jiangnan, mostly used as food. Legend has it that a Qianlie Crab once blocked the water intake of the Suzhou-Hangzhou Canal, preventing the water from flowing downstream and causing the upstream people's drinking water to become polluted. At that time, a county official named Pang Guang contracted an inflammation due to the pollution and eventually died. When the incident reached the authorities, they ordered people to capture and kill them in large numbers, leading to the extinction of Qianlie Crabs. (br)