How Can a Creature “Dissolve” in its Own Tears? Squonk Biology Explained

[@ThoughtPotato]

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[@KadenSlinker]

When do you believe we’ll be getting a Kushtaka video?

[@Spider-r6d]

Is that a kraken I saw in the add segment?!

[@vulcorethegreat1220]

I did not expect a Squonk video. Very interesting yet unexpected little critter. Do be careful in the Appalachian mountain areas, a great many Cryptids roam around up there. One of the few most dangerous ones are the Snallyghaster. Large winged reptile like creature that some say is a surviving pterodactyl of some sort. Not to mention the many variations of Bigfoot, some of the clans practise a unique ritual where they roll in clay, sand and pebbles repeatedly until they build up a thick layer to the point where a arrow can be shot at them an the arrow will just fall to the ground unable to penatrate the armor

[@vanaheimstories7530]

Hey Thought Potato I have a question for ya, have you ever thought about doing a speculative biology series set on a alien world of your design? I do love these series and can’t wait for the next episode!

[@LordS20000]

Rhinogradentia

[@k.w.2.1]

babe wake up the squonk lore just dropped

[@Hypercube2017]

Squonk: _You may kill me, but you will _*_absolutely not_*_ eat me._

[@theisegai56]

Me: Why would I want to kill or eat you, you deserve nothing but love.

[@stephenkramer7157]

I mean, sacrificing yourself to teach a predator not to attack your children and siblings is technically a legitimate survival strategy.

[@Hypercube2017]

@@stephenkramer7157 and a good one, I'm just impressed with the lengths the Squonk goes to in order to give a predator every single middle-finger possible. Sure, they can kill it, but they can't really eat it - and if they do, they are going to have a _bad_ time doing so.

[@perihelion1225]

“Cryin’ tears of joy!” -A happy Squonk

[@purplehaze2358]

The squonk legitimately feels like a shitpost, and the fact it's an actual piece of folklore is kind of hilarious.

[@garrettbates2639]

I actually double checked to make sure that it wasn't April 1st before googling. I've heard of some weird cryptids before, but somehow I'd never heard of Squonk.

[@dalekrenegade2596]

​​@@garrettbates2639 Don't forget the Hide Behind, rolling snake, and a literal rockslide whale.

[@navybluegacha2119]

A cryptid shitpost if you will

[@FirstnameLastname-bn4gv]

Just because it’s folklore doesn’t mean it’s not still a shitpost.

[@valentinkambushev4968]

Who said it isn't a shitpost. Shitposting is way older than people realize. I think it can be traced back as far as humanity itself.

[@afatpossum2586]

I don’t know how you made the saddest, wettest, most pathetic fearsome critter even more sad and wet but you did and I love it.

[@Molech996]

I wasn’t expecting you to go from the terrifying deep-sea mermaids to the depressing squonk,but it’s a welcomed surprise.Btw,I’d love to see you cover the biology of some SCPs.I think it suits your style.

[@erikwolff2942]

Absolutely! I Support this idea

[@jennyfeare1702]

Agree! on his other channel, scifi safari... as this cryptobiology webseries is objectively superior as it hasn't degraded into reality benders and other metaphysical nonsense that ruined/soured that.

[@0gfr0gy_99]

oh my god that would be so cool

[@sorath1396]

He's so scrungly. He's just a little guy. He must be protected.

[@asseating_mailman]

PAs hometown cryptid really representin

[@asseating_mailman]

Scrungly is the perfect word for our boi ❤

[@jerebear4312]

"Should it be startled it will dissolve in its own tears-" I shouldnt be laughing this hard i shouldnt be laughing this hard im crying

[@Hypercube2017]

Well, there goes @jerebear4312. You will be missed, currently dissolved individual.

[@wlfrdr]

Careful, you might dissolve! Please don't cry.

[@hiddenpudding4014]

try not to dissolve!

[@lavender_bee103]

i love the squonk, they're just silly little guys

[@emilywaters1124]

Silly little sad guys❤️

[@Amy_the_Lizard]

Exactly! Looked at my mom and said, "Looks like Thought Potato needed a break from all the scary monsters, and decided to make a video on a silly little guy instead!"

[@jennyfeare1702]

"i thought it to be some attempt at humor by someone on my team..." *the report of "catgirls" laying next to the Squonk's* XP

[@tudoraragornofgreyscot8482]

Where?

[@josephmask3705]

It's nice that not all the creatures in this series are scary or dangerous

[@Aodhan2717]

Two episodes ago: we sacrificed numerous human lives to satisfy our curiosity about the interaction between the werewolf and zombie diseases. This episode: Squonk.

[@atimidbirb]

With human subjects: anyway we infected em with a zombie virus and watched the effects With the squonk: so we made very, very sure to speak quietly, make no sudden movements, and do no invasive procedures on live specimens to not make them startled

[@williamreed3739]

Went into this video thinking it would be an early April Fools joke and Thought Potato played it as seriously as Michael Caine in the Muppets Christmas Carol. This is why we love you good sir (PS: Jersey Devil next plz)

[@imalltheragex2000]

9:32 can I just say, I want a pillow sized plushie of this thing. It's just a lump of derpieness

[@skypentraico4322]

If I hear a single negative word about my boy Squonk out of any of you, I'm shutting down the studio.

[@oktalley99]

he's just a little guy

[@perihelion1225]

They’re so huggable!!!

[@Sara3346]

The Squonk is a good boi who hangs out with Berserks Schnoz.

[@Warlord_Gruktak_Rukrak]

I want to pet this creature - Vulcan( Warhammer 40k)

[@piketheknight2581]

Are you challenging us? Cuz I won't hear the challenge

[@johnlukan230]

A PA cryptid!!! Never thought I'd see the day lol. Love your work keep it up!

[@janehughart9290]

I love how the Squonk is literally just a cryptid version of a woobie.

[@georgepeterson4708]

Finally some appreciation for my favourite cryptid

[@MastodonMann]

Think you may have just found a candidate for your very first marketable plushie

[@ladyserenegrace18]

I said that on the discord server I even suggested he go life sized and give us a big plush

[@ZachsryHutchison]

You're not wrong

[@fantasy-writer-v5z]

So you decided to make this poor thing scientifically accurate BEFORE the centaur

[@ThoughtPotato]

Their time will come

[@fantasy-writer-v5z]

@@ThoughtPotato I’m hoping it’s soon because I would love to see how you explain their anatomy and biology, this might be your biggest challenge yet

[@MastodonMann]

@@ThoughtPotatoooh hoo hoo, I can’t wait to see how you will explain centaurs

[@dalekrenegade2596]

​@@ThoughtPotato I'm still waiting for the Mokele Mbembe.

[@FirstnameLastname-bn4gv]

@@fantasy-writer-v5z My money is on a heavily modified praying mantis, or some similar arthropod.

[@mabsolgirl1776]

"he uglee" "he just born its not his fault" "oh poor thang"

[@KadenSlinker]

After Kushtaka we need the Hide Behind another cryptid depicted in the folktales of Lumberjacks from Oregon I believe.

[@chieckenman4432]

Bro rly made a vid of THE SQUONK 😭

[@Bobbb-f3i]

Yeah, we all noticed. It was in the title, well done for noticing and thanks for pointing it out, I suppose.

[@gabrieljolicoeur9890]

@@Bobbb-f3i keep that negativity out of THE SQUONK’s comment section

[@chieckenman4432]

@@Bobbb-f3i i can see why the squonk feels sad all the time now.

[@Bobbb-f3i]

@@chieckenman4432 my comment had nothing to do with the squonk, all to do with the idiot who went to the comment section to tell people what the video was about even though it was in the title. I thought that was pretty obvious but, I suppose you did leave a comment explaining what the video was about even though everyone knew. So, you're obviously not the smartest

[@tuckerthewise9647]

@@Bobbb-f3iSquonk will be made sad by this sarcasm and this will not be tolerated

[@B_4035mn]

The loose skin could also help in fighting back in cases of it ever getting snagged, it might also give it some extra-strength, think of the honey-badger, that uses it's loose strong skin as a protection from leopards, and it uses the looseness of it's skin to still bite while grabbed or bitten.

[@Servo1616]

I wanna give the Squonk a hug so bad

[@jennyfeare1702]

Holy moly ya pumped this one out *FAST* huh, i suspected this was a planned specimen fairly soon based on ya asking us in the server but dang, not THIS soon, superb job on yours and the artist's part in cooking this up so quick!

[@senatorarmstrong1233]

I thought we'd only be getting scary cryptids but this was such a surprise lol.

[@thiago.leal17]

Have you considered covering brazilian folklore? Maybe a brazilian species of aquasapiens based on the legend of the Iara? I would love to see it

[@benmcreynolds8581]

The thumbnail art work compelled me to click on the video right away! Really enjoying the creativity in this one. And somehow you find really clever ways to blend in actual science into all your videos

[@aaronfraire9073]

Little dude's like the physical embodiment of social anxiety. And they need hugs.

[@samfish2550]

The loose skin could work as scruff, something a predator could bite it, get a mouthful of nasty chemicals, and run off all without harming the squonk atall.

[@sarahwardwell2664]

Just saw the thumbnail...... that little guy's adorable. May I humbly suggest videos on the unicorn, kelpie and selkies. Luv the video, he'll, the channel as a whole. You and Curious Archive are the best spec biology for me. Like a warm hug and bedtime stories all in one. 😊❤

[@wendylacey2745]

Maybe you can cover another North American cryptid that many people overlook these days. It’s called the Hide Behind. This creature is known for its tall, lanky black humanoid form. It also is known for its unparalleled speed and stealth. It has even been known to hide behind even the skinniest of objects. I’d imagine this creature to be an evolutionary offshoot of the Gibbon from Asia that ended up in the American woodlands by rafts of wood and vegetation, and being carried by ocean currents. The trees here in North America not what the Gibbons were used to back in their natural habitat, so these Gibbons over time lost the ability to climb trees effectively. They also began to grow much bigger in size both to cover long distances over the woodlands and to intimidate larger predators. The most impressive adaptation they undertook however is there impressive stealth capability’s that allow them to almost disappear in the forest in which they live in. There much skinnier frame does make them quite weak even to human standerds, but it does allow them to hide among or behind even the thinnest of trees. These apes are also exclusively nocturnal, allowing their pitch black hair to camouflage themselves as they stalk there prey. Because they are relatively weak due to trading strength for speed and stealth, they prey on small forest life such as birds, Amphibians, small mammals, and reptiles. They will also eat fruit, vegetables, seeds, and nuts as they are active omnivores. The stalking of humans is not predatory, but rather curiosity. Much like there Asian relatives, the Hide Behind is a very intelligent creature. They have even been known to use simple tools and solve complex problems.

[@amichalap]

I love the hide behind. The camp monsters podcast did a frankly terrifying episode about it.

[@JuanCarlosSanchez-oo3sz]

I love the fact that we got an obscure cryptid with the Squonk way before we got well known cryptids like Nessi, Bigfoot/Sasquatch/Yeti, Flatwoods Monster, Jersey Devil, et.

[@AnonymousGlesne56]

And when he DID deliver Nessie, boy he delivered in spades! I’m glad he did less common stuff tho, plus it makes any buildup to the “big dogs” of the cryptid world even more exciting

[@sherk2336]

If it wasn't for today's date i thought it was an April Fool's joke 💀

[@shiny1556]

I love the weird critters of North America. We all know Bigfoot, Mothman, and various cannibal monsters, but I love seeing love for the weird guys. Hope we see something like the Sliderock Bolter or Snallygaster some day

[@Mr.W.Megalodon.]

Weird and absurd cryptids are the most interesting ones

[@blazicarioyt4894]

This series would make an amazing book, like some sort of encyclopaedia of cryptid biology

[@luciellawliet]

I’m glad to see this little creature getting more attention

[@purplejack2020]

Ooh ooh! Now I wanna see you tackle the Hidebehind

[@navybluegacha2119]

FINALLY AN ACTUAL SPEC EVO SQUONK

[@chillchica9626]

Woahhh. I haven't heard of Squonks since my nian told me about them when I was little. Both my Nain and Tye have since passed on and I'm in the process of losing my grandmother. I didn't expect to burst into tears at one of your videos but here we are. Thank you for the warm memories.

[@Jamafly]

Was not expecting you to ever cover this little guy. Really glad you did!

[@TheSaneHatter]

Thank you for taking on this much more light-hearted subject tonight. I've been a fan of the Squonk legend since reading "The Field Guide to North American Monsters" back in the 90s (a book that I should have held on to). I couldn't help but feel sorry for the poor creature, and it's nice to consider that, were it real, we might have gotten its "sadness" all wrong. I would, however, like to propose another explanation for the creature's baggy skin: simple bite defense, which doesn't give a predator's mouth enough flesh & bone to grab hold of. (Fighting-dog breeds like the Shar-Pei have baggy skin on their faces for exactly this reason, or so I've read.)

[@Gfan-yi7tm]

If you can do this for the squonk, I'd LOVE to see what you'd do with the hodag.

[@t.z2359]

I wasn't expecting a fearsome Critter.

[@mr.enigma3meepher757]

Squonk is so relatable

[@suganyalakshmi2633]

The most puntable rat award goes to squank

[@davyjones3755]

But he turns into tears whenever he's hurt

[@ladyserenegrace18]

evil... evil... evil... leave the lil guy alone he's doing his best

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

That’s evil, bruh.

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

That’s awful, bruh!

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

@@ladyserenegrace18I know. What an awful thing for him to say.

[@ananslator3655]

😂 this is a very interesting creature for you to do what’s next the hoop snake

[@ThoughtPotato]

Shhhh

[@LittleMan2300]

@@ThoughtPotato Love to see you try and tackle the amalgamation that is the bunyip.

[@jennyfeare1702]

pfft, obviously the next one's catgirls, the April fools special!

[@frankd4581]

@@ThoughtPotato please make a video for the anatomy and biology of Ogres from European mythology and folklore please

[@ethanbailey5636]

My boy! Fantastic as always, I’d love to see one on the Snallygaster or Loch Ness.

[@BigBossMan538]

I’d love to see you cover more American folk creatures like these. Your speculative evolution videos are so creative and well thought out.

[@happynihilist2573]

You've actually become one of the best chanel for this this style of spec evo 👍

[@dreadthemadsmith]

This was defiantly not one I would have expected for a realistic biology video but I'm delighted we got one.

[@FeedMeSalt]

Original and highly detailed cryptids are hard to find. But you continue to surprise me time and time again with your teams ability to create these stories attached to such mythical animals

[@lukelavigne5474]

Do you have plans to do the kelpie? There’s myths of them in several countries and cultures under different names, and they’re one of my favorites. I love every single one of these videos, and I’m really excited that you’re branching out to more obscure creatures. Not that I don’t enjoy the famous ones any less.

[@theangrygermanlad1328]

Ah the Squonk. Poor little guys. I would try and hug them, but not only am I repulsed but they’d be terrified of what a hug is

[@eyokirvideos7400]

Me: *gets out the bath* - *then discovers the Squonk* ...this is a good day

[@anonomooose]

From my research, this seems to be an accurate representation. I’d love to see your studies on other American cryptids, such as the axe head hound

[@raimonrossitto9705]

Can you do a Biology Explained of the the Fresno Nightcrawlers?

[@housewilma4904]

have you thought about covering the loveland frogmen? id love to hear what you come up with to explain the small yet semi bipedal amphibian boys.

[@omnitrix1279]

Hear, hear!

[@Booren]

I must aquire Squank I must pet Squank I must tell him that he is not ugly and deserves to be loved

[@Warlord_Gruktak_Rukrak]

Once again you summon me to rise

[@AnimeShinigami13]

I love the ink drawings of the squonk. Very well done.

[@pin-upmariposa412]

Fantastic video. I didn't know this creature. Thank you for this. May I ask about video about Sphinx, Hydra or Gordonas? Greek mythology is full of crazy creature to cover. Stay safe and healthy.

[@ladykoiwolfe]

I was so thrilled to see my Squonk get examined I called my son in to watch. I'm proud of our native boy. You did a great job with them. I hope you didn't harm too many.

[@christopheredwards452]

squonk? did i miss the chupacabra? lizard people? bigfoot? grey aliens? SQUONK?

[@willmangrum3686]

The chupacabra does have a video, actually.

[@christopheredwards452]

@@willmangrum3686 oh. Thanks

[@Cranberrie123]

Loose skin helps badgers wriggle free of bites from larger predators. I honestly expected you to point that out.

[@magnolia1253]

I am over the moon, tickled pink, and thoroughly overjoyed that you covered the squonk in such a detailed manner. It's beautiful and inspiring. Maybe you can do the Snallygaster next?

[@kingwolf3044]

Ferocious critters are some of the most interesting legends in my opinion.

[@SolarGryffin]

Squonk my beloved

[@JuanEnriqueFloresJr]

Can you do a video on the Mokele-mbembe please? And Bigfoot too please?

[@jackhall5408]

I can say with absolute certainty that I would never, in a million years, guessed that the next video of this series would be the Squonk. That being said, this was a wonderfully put together video on a little know bit of folklore. Thanks for the great video.

[@beestorm7609]

Last podcast on the left mentioned the lil guy some what recently. Love this.

[@Cygne_Blanche]

squonk in summary is anxiety as a little pig monster

[@madamplatypus313]

Potato man giving us such a diverse range of monsters! Squonk is truly the most relatable cryptid!

[@enriqueramirez0615]

I wonder if you're going to be doing the other critters that were featured in the book/field guide "Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods: with a few desert and mountain beasts".

[@PepperBell-oj5e]

Going into folk creatures opens up a whole new world for this series that I can’t wait to see where you take it.

[@zacharyjames9602]

Your thinking outside the box with this one!

[@blessedandbiwithahintofmagic]

Omg the sound recordings are a wonderful touch ♡

[@Milksong93]

Always a good day when Thought Potato uploads

[@my_vlog2478]

Never have I thought he would cover the Squonk.

[@Blackout_129]

@thought potato you should do a video when a werewolf comes into contact with a vampire and how those two diseases could fight for control over the body like a werewolf gets the vampire virus and vise versa

[@alicemoonlight123]

I'm pretty sure someone just saw my ugly Boston Terrier and was so startled by his appearance that they simply could not fathom it being a discovered species

[@callmedino181]

I have never heard of this thing. Too have learned of it fills me with joy. I love sqiunk

[@Robocopnik]

Yes! More fearsome critters!

[@SpartanTrigger]

We need more lumberwoods creatures next

[@Lily_of_the_Forest]

If I ever meet the squonk, I am giving him a hug.

[@avacornthelastponybender8583]

You should do Thunderbird Biology If you can find a way for a Squonk crying itself to death to be scientifically possible, I have no doubt that you can do the same for a giant bird that summons thunderstorms

[@bluepantheon467]

This is fascinating! I love to see my home state’s most famous cryptid given the same treatment as your other Cryptobiology videos! Great video, as always!

[@ussnautilus1225]

I’d love to see some science of the Slide-Rock Bolter, if possible.

[@defectivedimensions4369]

It's so refreshing seeing a documentary about a Fearsome Creature of the Lumberwoods! 🤩👏 This was fabulous! 👌 More Fearsome Critters please! Maybe do a video about the Hodag, the Gumberoo, or the Hugag! 😎

[@ianswinford5570]

Can’t wait for the next cryptid or monster. Oni? Kitsune? Trolls? Harpies? Maybe even Sasquatch?

[@sheller153]

I’d love it if you did a video on the Axehandle Hound! It’s my favorite American cryptic and it gets almost no attention!

[@willmangrum3686]

If I could make a suggestion, do you think a video on the Jersey Devil might be possible?

[@Dirtnap12]

I vibe strongly with the Squonk

[@mademoisellee310]

I really love this channel, I hope it could grow even more 💕💕

[@mrchimpinski1411]

Ill be honest, i saw this 1 month ago and i thought "Man this has to be an april fools or something".. needless to say that 1 month later I am team squonk

[@mathieuleader8601]

honestly I would love to see a redesign of Sadness from Inside Out redesigned as a Squonk

[@clemster5981]

I would absolutely love if you did a video on sasquatch !

[@SnarkNSass]

Wowzerz.... A new and better nickname for cops!! Thanks for introducing me!! I always said that actual pigs didn't deserve the disrespect... Are Squonks afraid of Acorns?? 🤔😆😆😆😆😆

[@whims6278]

🤭

[@ladyserenegrace18]

one falling may startle it to death so yeah they probably are