Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology

Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology

By George M. Eberhart

Edition: illustrated

Published by ABC-CLIO, 2002

ISBN 1576072835, 9781576072837

722 pages



Synopsis



This two-volume reference for a high school audience and above provides a guide to the work of the cryptozoologist—someone who investigates reports of animals not described by science. It describes 1,085 unknown animals in 40 major cryptid categories and includes information such as the derivation of the name, scientific and variant names, physical characteristics, behavior, tracks, habitat, distribution, significant sightings, present status, possible explanations, and sources. It also lists 431 species or taxonomic groups described or rediscovered since about 1900, as well as 884 bodies of water said to contain large aquatic animals. Includes b&w photographs and drawings depicting versions of the real-or-imagined creatures. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR