Chupacabra or coyote in California?

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMPH) — A California man recently took to Nextdoor for answers regarding an animal he caught on video.

The Clovis resident says this animal has been terrorizing his chickens and he doesn’t know what it is.

Some people in the comment section on Nextdoor are saying it’s the mythical creature, Chupacabra.

What is it exactly?

Is it the blood-sucking creature that preys on small animals?

Answer: No, it’s a small coyote with Mange.

According to Wildlife Care of Southern California, coyotes with Mange are generally able to fight Mange with healthy immune systems.

This poor coyote, however, has a compromised immune system and appears to be in very rough shape.

Mange is spread to canines through mites, which can then spread to cats and humans.

Mites generally live off their host for about two weeks before dying off.

Anyone who spots a coyote with Mange should stay away from it if possible and report it to Fresno Humane Animal Services at 559-600-7387.