...from the Cryptozoology

LONDONDERRY (still) - Experts are currently debating the authenticity of a recently published photo that has cryptozoologists and an ever-growing portion of the wider science community in a frenzy.

The photo, first published on YITS, seemingly captures the legendary Lippy in it's natural habitat for the first time in decades.

Taken during a recent expedition to the wilds of Southern California, many believe the image will confirm the existence of the creature that has been part of North American folklore for countless years.

Seen in what is believed to be a defensive posture, experts stress that the Lippy is harmless unless provoked. Expedition leader Matteo Mijrossi reiterated this belief, "We were careful not to encroach on the Lippy's territory, but we can only assume the creature felt threatened in some way by our presence. While we do not believe the Lippy is overly aggressive to humans, it may have felt the need to protect it's supply of Jack Daniel's and drunk girl's asses."

Known to native inhabitants for centuries as Nattanooo Liptoekee, this photo marks the first time the Lippy has been captured in a high-quality digital format. Tests are currently being conducted by image specialists across the globe to determine its authenticity.

News of the photo has also renewed interest in several other legendary creatures from the field of cryptozoology. These include the land Nessy, the Mij - a creature said to be composed entirely of grease, and the Charlesfairy - a sexually-ambiguous pixie-like creature that can purportedly be summoned by equally sexually-ambiguous dance music.