"Goat-suckers, you say? Preying on the herd, and now on the villagers? Tell me, have you ever seen one of these elusive creatures? Or found any of their remains? I thought not. Just old wives tales, good sir. Oh, the deaths? Certainly just the peasants trying to avoid their taxes. Then one of them has a grudge to settle, and he thinks these 'chupacabra' stories will cover his tracks. Really, it's the simplest explanation. Now go find me who's responsible for these deaths. The King's taxes must be paid. Oh, yes, and justice served and all that." Instinct: To feed on sweet, warm blood

• Stalk its prey invisibly
• Inject a paralytic venom
• Sap strength and vigor as it drinks