The habéby, also known as the fotsiaondre, or "White Sheep", is a cryptid that has been reported on Madagascar. This drawing of the creature was done by Philippe Coudray for his 2009 Guide des Animaux Cachés. It is described by witnesses as a large white sheep with drooping, furry, ears. It typically is said to have an unusually long muzzle compared to other sheep. The habéby has a white coat that is spotted with browns. It is also said to have cloven hooves that can carry it up the steepest mountainsides.
Unlike normal sheep, the habéby is said to be entirely nocturnal. It has large eyes that are described as staring and disconcerting. It will even stand up to large dogs. These odd features have some researchers believing that the habéby is not a sheep at all. It is thought by some that these creatures could have been misidentified terrestrial lemurs.
