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Skeptoid #1042: On the Trail of the Rougarou

May 26, 2026·16 min
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From 17th century France to Nova Scotia and all the way to the bayous of Louisiana, one particular cryptid has had a far longer run than most. The rougarou is said to be the werewolf of the swamps, stepping out of Cajun folklore and into your nightmares. Where can we find the rougarou, and what role will it fill for centuries to come? Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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