PODSNACK! Creature Feature: WORLD Edition: Uruguay: The Lobizón

Hey there, creature catchers! Need a quick treat to keep you entertained between episodes? Welcome to PODSNACK!, your bite-sized adventure that’s full of fun!

In this special WORLD Edition series, we are going on a giant trip around the globe! We will meet amazing, unbelievable creatures, learn a little bit about world cultures, try out some of their language, and pick up interesting vocab along the way.

🇺🇾 Today's Snack: The Rolling Hills of Uruguay!

We are traveling to the beautiful country of Uruguay in South America, a place famous for its green hills and brave cowboys called gauchos!

We even learned a greeting from the Charrúa people: “Mîa!” (Mee-ah!) which means “Hello!”

🌟 The Feature: The Lobizón!

Today, we meet a howling hairball known as the Lobizón! This creature is a bit like a werewolf—it’s a human who transforms into a giant, scruffy black dog when the moon is full.

• The Goal: These stories are cautionary tales—which is just a fancy way of saying they are stories meant to warn people about dangers or bad behaviors! The legend of the Lobizón kept people safely indoors at night.
• Survival Tip: If you ever run into a Lobizón, don't panic! Deep down, he’s still a doggy. Pull out a squeaky rubber bone, throw it as far as you can, and yell "FETCH!" While he’s chasing the toy, you’ll have plenty of time to climb a tree!