Kapre is a Philippine mythical creature similar to that of the Bigfoot creature, but with more human characteristics. It is described as being a tall (7 to 9 ft), brown, hairy male with a beard. Kapres are normally described as smoking a big tobacco pipe, whose strong smell would attract human attention. Frame 352 from the Patterson-Gimlin film This article is about Bigfoot, an unconfirmed North American ape-like creature. ... A full beard A beard is the hair that grows on a mans chin, cheeks, neck, and the area above the upper lip (the opposite is a clean-shaven face). ... Species N. glauca N. longiflora N. rustica N. sylvestris N. tabacum Ref: ITIS 30562 as of 2002 August 28 Tobacco () is a broad-leafed plant of the nightshade family, indigenous to North and South America, whose dried and cured leaves are often smoked (see tobacco smoking) in the form of...

Kapre is said to resided in big trees like acacias, mangos, bamboo and banyan (known in the Philippines as Balete). It is also mostly seen sitting under those trees. The Kapre is said to wear the indigenous Northern Philippine loincloth known as Bahag, and according to some, often wears a belt which gives the Kapre ability to be unseen by humans. In some versions, the kapre is supposed to hold a magical white stone, a little bit smaller than the size of quail egg, which if obtained, will grant wishes. Species About 1,300; see List of Acacia species Acacia is a genus of shrubs and trees of Gondwanian origin belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the Pea Family Fabaceae, first described from Africa by Linnaeus in 1773. ... Species Mangifera altissima Mangifera caesia Mangifera camptosperma Mangifera casturi Mangifera foetida Mangifera indica Mangifera kemanga Mangifera longipes Mangifera macrocarpa Mangifera odorata Mangifera pajang Mangifera pentandra Mangifera persiciformis Mangifera siamensis The mango (Mangifera spp. ... Genera Many, see text Bamboos are a group of woody perennial evergreen plants in the true grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae. ... This article is about the tree. ...

Kapres are not considered to be evil, unlike the Manananggal. Kapres make contact with people to offer friendship or if attracted to a woman. If a Kapre befriends any human, especially because of a love interest, it will consistently follow them throughout life. A manananggal is a creature in Filipino folklore. ... Image of a woman on the Pioneer plaque sent to outer space. ...

Kapre are also said to play pranks on people, frequently making travellers lost in the mountains or in woods. It is also said to confuse people of their own familiar surroundings; for instance someone who forgets that they are in their own garden or home are said to be tricked by Kapre. Reports of experiencing Kapre includes that of rustling tree branches although the wind is not strong, hearing the laughter of a big male voice, lots of smoke on top of a tree, big fiery eyes during night time on a tree, as well as Kapre seen walking in forested areas. It is also said that abundant fireflies in woody areas are the embers of the Kapre's tobacco. Mount Cook, a mountain in New Zealand A mountain is a landform that extends above the surrounding terrain in a limited area. ... Woods may refer to: woodland or forest types of wood a category of golf clubs Various notable people have the surname Woods: Don Woods, computer programmer George David Woods, USA banker and World Bank President George Lemuel Woods, USA Oregon State and Utah Territory governor James Woods, actor Jermaine Woods...

Other Filipino Mythological Creatures

• Aswang
• Manananggal
• Multo
• Tikbalang