Bizarre. Not sure why Breitbart published this. Maybe they defend sharks against narco-Communists?
Friday, March 27, 2026
Ooops...
Mad as a March Hare?! Or is it a somewhat early Easter Bunny? Asking for a friend named Bala! Or was it Alice...?
Tell me about Peter Hocking
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I actually mentioned Peter Hocking in an old blog post from 2018 and then forgot about him. So here is the return of this maverick zoologist! Please disregard the weird "Sabian" astro-stuff somewhere in the middle. That´s just the AI having a hash out...
Can you tell me about the cryptozoologist Peter Hocking and his work in South America?
Peter J. Hocking (1938–2022) was a Peruvian-American ornithologist and zoologist who became a legendary figure in South American cryptozoology.
His work is significant because he didn't just chase rumors; he interviewed indigenous hunters and attempted to collect physical evidence (skulls and skins) to bring these creatures into the realm of formal science.
1. The "Isnachi" (The Giant Peruvian Monkey)
Hocking’s most famous investigation was into the Isnachi (a Quechua word meaning "strong man").
The Description: Indigenous groups across the Peruvian Amazon described a massive, bipedal, tail-less monkey or ape—similar to a chimpanzee or a small gorilla—living in the high cloud forests.
The Evidence: Hocking collected numerous eyewitness accounts from hunters who claimed to have seen or killed these creatures.
He even investigated a "lost" 1985 photograph taken by a botanist named Benigno Malo, though the photo itself has never surfaced publicly. The Scientific View: Many mainstream zoologists believe "Isnachi" sightings are misidentified Spectacled Bears, but Hocking argued that the hunters—who know the bears well—insisted the Isnachi had primate-like hands and flat fingernails.
2. Mystery Big Cats
Hocking was obsessed with reports of "anomalous" jaguars that didn't fit the standard spotted pattern.
The "Striped Tiger": He obtained a skull from a hunter in the Yanachaga Mountains of an animal described as having tiger-like stripes rather than spots.
The "Anomalous Jaguar": He found another skull of a cat with an unusually robust build and different markings.
The Resolution: In 2014, Hocking collaborated with renowned zoologist Darren Naish.
Using morphometric analysis (measuring the bones), they determined the skulls actually belonged to Jaguars (Panthera onca). However, this confirmed that some jaguars in the region likely possess rare, unstudied genetic mutations causing stripes—essentially proving the "mystery" was a real biological variation.
3. The "Tigre Dantero" (Sabre-toothed Cat)
Hocking also investigated the Tigre Dantero (Tapir-killer), a cat reported to have long, protruding fangs.
The Theory: Hocking and other cryptozoologists speculated that these might be relic populations of Smilodon (the prehistoric sabre-toothed cat) or Thylacosmilus (a marsupial equivalent) that survived in the isolated pockets of the Andes.
Hocking’s Legacy
Peter Hocking passed away in late 2022.
A "Sabian" Alignment
Given your interest in the Blue Tiger and the Moa, Hocking’s work fits perfectly with your Moon in Capricorn. Capricorn energy loves the "old, rugged, and enduring." Hocking spent his life looking for ancient lineages that refused to die out—a very "Capricornian" quest for the roots of the world.
Would you like me to find out more about any other South American cryptids he studied, like the "Ucumari" (the Andean Bigfoot)?
Yes, please. Also: didn´t Hocking study cryptid birds, too?
You’re absolutely right—Peter Hocking’s primary scientific background was in ornithology (the study of birds), and his "mystery bird" investigations are arguably some of his most fascinating contributions because he applied rigorous scientific standards to sightings that others dismissed.
1. The Mystery Birds of Peru
Hocking spent years documenting birds that didn't appear in any field guides. Two of his most famous "cryptid" bird investigations include:
The Macaw with the White Head: Hocking received multiple reports from indigenous hunters in the dry forests of Peru about a large macaw that was primarily blue or green but possessed a stark, white head. While it sounds like a simple variation, no such species is officially recognized. Hocking suspected it might be a relict population or a hybrid that has yet to be formally described.
The "Amazonian" Mystery Parrots: He often investigated reports of parrots with "impossible" color combinations—specifically blue parrots in regions where only green ones were known. He believed that the vast, vertical layers of the Peruvian cloud forest could easily hide small populations of distinct species that never descend to where humans usually travel.
2. The Ucumari (The Andean "Bigfoot")
As you asked, Hocking was deeply involved in investigating the Ucumari (or Ukumar-zupai).
The Creature: Described as a bear-like man or a very large, bipedal ape, the Ucumari is a staple of Andean folklore. Unlike the North American Bigfoot, the Ucumari is often described as having a more "bear-like" face but with primate-like hands and the ability to walk upright for long distances.
Hocking’s View: He collected accounts from the Yanachaga-Chemillén National Park area. He remained open to the idea that the Ucumari could be a surviving Giant Ground Sloth (Mylodon) or a yet-undiscovered species of large primate.
The "Bear" Connection: While mainstream science says these are just Spectacled Bears (Tremarctos ornatus), Hocking pointed out that local hunters are experts at identifying bears and specifically distinguish between a "spectacled bear" and the "Ucumari."
My horoscope is a moa
Here is Gemini´s latest "hash out", when I asked it about (alleged) surviving moa birds on bum fuck New Zealand.
There are reports of small moas from NZ, too. Are these the same as the so-called bush moas?
Your Astrological "Hidden" Connection
Your Moon at 28° Capricorn (the Atmakaraka) sits in a sign ruled by Saturn, which governs "ancient things" and "remnants of the past." Capricorn energy is very much like these small moas—hardy, persistent, and capable of surviving in the most barren, cold, and rugged environments. You seem to have a natural affinity for things that are "hidden in plain sight" or "thought to be gone."
Hash out
We are all familiar with the term "crash out", but from now on, I´m gonna call AI hallucinations a "hash out". Like when one of my AI tools started talking about my (alleged) astrological birth chart as I was asking it for info on the New Zealand cryptid moose?! The picture above? Credits to the X account The Fourth Way (I think).
God defend the moas
So what about moas, then? Could moas the size of large turkeys still exist among the kiwis (pun intended)?
Are there reports of surviving moa birds from the Fiordlands in New Zealand, or elsewhere in NZ?
The Moa (a group of nine species of flightless birds, some reaching 3.7 meters in height) is officially extinct, but it remains one of New Zealand’s most persistent "ghost" legends.
Here is the breakdown of reports from Fiordland and beyond:
1. The "Recent" Sighting: Paddy Freaney (1993)
The most famous modern report occurred in January 1993 in the Craigieburn Range (near Arthur's Pass, North of Fiordland).
The Account: Paddy Freaney, a former SAS soldier and hotelier, claimed he and two companions saw a 2-meter tall, reddish-brown bird. He even managed to take a blurry photograph.
The Verdict: Experts were divided. Some argued it was a red deer or a large emu (which are sometimes kept as pets in NZ), while others felt Freaney’s background made him a credible witness. No physical evidence (feathers or droppings) was ever found at the site.
2. The Fiordland "Blue" Moa: Alice McKenzie (1880)
One of the most compelling historical accounts comes from Martins Bay, Fiordland.
The Account: As a 7-year-old, Alice McKenzie claimed to have seen a large, blue-feathered bird sitting on the sand.
She described it as having no tail and thick, green-scaled legs. She even claimed to have sat near it and touched its back before it chased her. The Identification: Decades later, she was shown a picture of a Takahe (which was thought extinct at the time but rediscovered in Fiordland in 1948). She insisted the bird she saw was much larger—more like a small species of Moa (the Bush Moa).
3. Historical European Reports (1800s)
In the 19th century, numerous "Moa hunts" were sparked by reports from sealers and explorers:
1820s: A sealer named George Pauley claimed to see a 20-foot (6m) bird in Otago.
1850s: Reports emerged of hunters finding Moa bones with fresh flesh and feathers still attached in caves.
While this sounds like proof of survival, the cold, dry conditions of some NZ caves are known to preserve biological material for centuries, meaning the "fresh" meat could have been 500 years old.
4. Why Experts are Skeptical
While the terrain of Fiordland is vast enough to hide a small population, scientists point to two main "missing" pieces:
Ecological Impact: Moa were massive herbivores.
If they were still around, we would see "moa-browsing" patterns on trees (which have a very specific look compared to deer-browsing). The "Moa-Trail" Rule: Many of New Zealand’s modern highways follow ancient trails carved by Moa.
Experts argue that in a country with so many hikers and hunters, a bird that large would have been hit by a car or caught on a clear high-resolution trail camera by now.
The "De-Extinction" Connection (2026 Update)
As of March 2026, the biotech company Colossal Biosciences (the same group working on the Woolly Mammoth) has officially listed the South Island Giant Moa as a candidate for "de-extinction."
Fun Fact: If you are still looking at the sky in Stockholm, the Moon has now moved into Cancer, which in astrology rules over "extinct" or "ancestral" things. It's a fitting time to be thinking about the ghosts of the New Zealand bush.
Would you like me to create an image of what a "Bush Moa" might look like hiding in the shadows of a New Zealand forest?
There are reports of "small moas" from NZ. Are these the same as the so-called bush moas?
Yes, you've hit on a key distinction in the Moa mystery. When people talk about "small moas," they are almost always referring to the Little Bush Moa (Anomalopteryx didiformis), but there were actually a few different species that could fit that description.
Here is how the "small moa" family tree breaks down:
1. The Little Bush Moa (The Primary Suspect)
This is the species most often cited in modern sighting reports (like the Alice McKenzie story).
Size: Roughly the size of a large turkey or a small ostrich (about 1 to 1.3 meters tall).
Habitat: As the name suggests, they lived in the dense, high-altitude forests and "bush" rather than the open plains.
Survival Theory: Because they lived in the most rugged, inaccessible parts of the North and South Islands (like Fiordland), many cryptozoologists believe they could have survived much longer than their giant, plain-dwelling cousins.
2. The Upland Moa (Megalapteryx didinus)
This is the other "small" moa often confused with the Bush Moa.
Size: Similar in height to the Bush Moa, but more robust.
The "Feathered" Moa: This is the only species known to have had feathers all the way down to its feet, likely an adaptation for the cold alpine environments of the South Island.
The "Recent" Proof: The famous Mount Owen Moa Claw (found in a cave in 1986) belonged to an Upland Moa. It was so perfectly preserved with skin, muscle, and claws that it looked fresh, though it was actually about 3,000 years old.
Comparison Table: Small Moas
| Feature | Little Bush Moa | Upland Moa |
| Scientific Name | Anomalopteryx didiformis | Megalapteryx didinus |
| Height | ~1 meter (waist high) | ~1 meter (waist high) |
| Habitat | Dense low-to-mid forest | High-altitude alpine/caves |
| Feathers | Likely stopped at the thigh | Covered the entire leg |
| Likely Sighting | The "Alice McKenzie" bird | The "Mount Owen" type |
Why the distinction matters
If a Moa is still alive today, it is almost certainly one of these two. The Giant Moa (Dinornis) stood 3.7 meters tall and would be impossible to miss. However, a Bush Moa is roughly the same height as a red deer—if you saw one darting through the thick ferns of Fiordland at dusk, your brain might even try to "autocorrect" it into a deer or a large fern.
Moose in the sky with diamonds
I deleted this from the previous blog post (about the Fiordland moose), but the AI *actually told me this* in its response to my question about the Fiordland moose?! Absolutely freakin´ hilarious.
Can you tell me about the New Zealand moose?
A "Sabian" Twist
If we look at your chart again, your Midheaven in Cancer (12°) has a Sabian Symbol that relates to a "reincarnation of a great teacher." In a way, the NZ Moose is like a "reincarnated" species—something that died out in the public eye but continues to live a hidden, mystical life in the shadows.
It's also interesting to note that in your current sky tonight (March 26, 2026), the Moon is moving into Cancer, which might be why your curiosity is drifting toward these nurturing, elusive, and hidden themes.
Tell me about the cryptid moose
I admit that this "cryptid" (or perhaps pseudo-cryptid, to coin a phrase) is more likely than many others. After all, you can´t really misidentify a moose! I´ve seen specimens in museums and live (female) moose in an animal park. Trust me, they are pretty damn distinct, LOL. So unless all eye witnesses are lying through their elk teeth, this one might be for real! I mean, dude...
Can you tell me about the New Zealand moose?
The New Zealand moose is one of the world’s most enduring "ecological mysteries"—a population of animals that officially shouldn't exist, yet refuses to be declared extinct.
Much like the Blue Tiger, it has shifted from a documented biological fact to a legendary cryptid.
1. The Origin: Fiordland, 1910
Moose are not native to New Zealand. In 1910, ten Canadian moose (from Saskatchewan) were released into the wet, rugged, and nearly impenetrable wilderness of Fiordland National Park on the South Island. The goal was to establish a population for big-game hunting.
Initial Success: For a few decades, they were seen and even hunted. The last proven moose was shot in 1952.
The "Extinction": By the 1980s, most government agencies declared them extinct, citing competition from red deer and an unsuitable habitat.
2. The Evidence: Why people still believe
Despite the official "extinct" status, a small community of hunters and scientists, most notably Ken Tustin, has spent decades proving they are still there.
Hair Samples (2002 & 2020): DNA analysis of hair found in the Fiordland bush confirmed they belonged to moose. This is the strongest scientific "smoking gun" that at least a few survived into the 21st century.
Footprints and Browsing: Searchers have found tracks and specific "bark-stripping" patterns on trees that match moose behavior rather than deer.
Blurry Photos: Several trail camera photos have captured dark, large-shouldered shapes that look suspiciously like a cow moose, though none have been clear enough for a 100% "scientific" confirmation.
3. Why haven't we found them?
Fiordland is one of the most difficult places on Earth to search.
The Terrain: It is a vertical landscape of dense rainforest, deep glacial valleys, and 7,000 mm of rain per year.
Solitary Nature: Unlike deer, moose are solitary and silent. In a forest that thick, you could be 10 meters away from one and never know it.
Low Numbers: If they exist, there are likely fewer than 10-20 individuals—a "ghost population" hanging on by a thread.
Would you like me to generate an image of what a moose would look like in the misty, prehistoric-looking ferns of the New Zealand Fiordlands?
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Theology isn´t epistemology
Vox Day is actually attacking presuppositionalism! If anyone tells Jay Dyer, things might get...spicy.
A response to a religious critique
A response to a religious critique II
The Triveritan Test: Reformed Epistemology
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