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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology

November 15, 2013 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Created by Vladimir Stankovic this book charts a range of mysterious animals; these creatures are part of myth and legend but there is no strong evidence for their existence.

The word “cryptozoology” means the “study of hidden animals”, combining zoology with the Greek root “kryptos” or “hidden”. The book was created as part of a master thesis project at the University of Lapland. Sadly, it’s not something you can pick up at Amazon.

I think there’s some traditional European monsters in here along with new world horrors too.

Loch Ness Monster

Mothman

Sea Serpents

Storsjoodjuret

Thunderbird

Yeti

Buru

Chupacabra 2

Dover Demon

Gigantic Octopus

Gloucester Sea Serpent

Jersey Devil

Kongamato

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Which is your favourite illustrated cryptid from the collection above?

Is this the Lagarfljóts worm

February 15, 2012 by Andrew Leave a Comment

Known sometimes only as the Iceland Worm Monster, the Lagarfljóts worm is one of those creatures like the Yeti or Bigfoot that science dismisses and yet people keep on seeing. Unlike Yeti or Bigfoot there have been fewer faked sightings of the worm.

The myth daets back, at least, to the 14th century in Iceland – to Lagarfljót in Egilsstaðir – when the locals believed worm sign would herald natural disasters.

There are some explanations as to why the myth persists. Some suggest that rising gas from the lakebed could create openings in the ice and bubble deris to the surface.

Check out the video below and let us know whether you think this strange slithering shape in the icy lake is natural or not.

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Does this video show the Lagarfljóts worm worm?

Russians set up official Yeti research unit

March 23, 2011 by Andrew Leave a Comment

After a series of Yeti sightings in Siberia Russia is setting up an University research institute. The Yeti research unit will be based at Kemerovo State University and lead by Dr Igor Burtsev. Burtserv lead an investigation into some of the Yeti sightings last year.

Dr Igor Burtserv believes around thirty Yetis live near Mount Shoria in southern Siberia and supports sightings that describe the man-like creatures to be heavy-set humanoids, around 7 feet tall and covered in red and black fur.

Dr Burtsev told press;

“In Russia there are about 30 authoritative scientists who are engaged in studying the phenomenon of the ‘Abonimable Snowman’. All of them will be integrated into this institute,’ said Dr Burtsev.

The scientists’ primary goal is to make contact with one of the creatures.

Villagers in the area, however, are more concerned about Yetis stealing their animals. Some locals report bear-like creatures making off with hens and sheep.

 

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Are you a believer? Is it possible that some form of Neandethal man survives in the far flung regions of the world? Or is this nothing but a publicity ploy by the Russian tourism board?

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