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The Kraken awakens.

Read: New Cryptozoology Journal »

Can you name the people in these images?

Read: Mystery Coelacanth Photos »

Here is a good reflective look at cryptozoology in the Medieval World. Downloadable article.

Read: Ancient History of Cryptozoology »

An update on humans acting foolishly around wild animals.

Read: Giant Panda Attacks Man »

Are a couple classic moments in cryptozoology, a few cryptid conspiracies and some creature fakery the strange precursors to a US Stock Market crash? Images.

Read: Monster Hoaxes & Stock Market Crashes »

The story of the discovery of the most recent revealing of a great ape is a classic tale of finding “treasure in the basement,” of political intrigue, and of unanswered questions. Many classic and current images.

Read: Who Discovered The Bonobo? »

These remarkable photographs of this elusive rainforest mammal tell us that sometimes trailcams do work. Many images.

Read: Blobokapi »

Jenny, a Western lowland gorilla, was born in the wild and was acquired by the zoo in 1957.

Read: Oldest Gorilla, 55, In Captivity Dies »

Ben Radford says no new “large animals” have been discovered in the last 100 years. How many can you name?

Read: New Species Quiz: Name Your Favorite »

One of the major chroniclers of early cryptozoology deserves a moment of historic reflection. Image.

Read: Remembering Willy Ley »

In a news conference on Friday, August 15th, to be held in California, the DNA results of a probable new species of primate, call it “Bigfoot,” “Georgia Bigfoot,” or “Georgia Gorilla,” if you wish, will be announced. You have read the press release already. Also a photograph of the body was to be released, but […]

Read: Georgia Gorilla: Bigfoot Body’s First Photo! »

The mountain gorilla (above) was first “discovered” on October 17, 1902, on the slopes of the volcanic Virunga mountains by German explorer Captain Robert von Beringe and his companions. The mountain gorilla was named Gorilla gorilla beringei in his honor. The first mountain gorilla. For the almost two centuries before the discovery, natives in eastern […]

Read: Great Moments: Mt. Gorilla Discovered »

I enjoy leading workshops with children, of course, because future cryptozoologists are out there. Recently, in Alberta, some kids got to attend a “dragons day camp.” While there, I spoke to them about cryptozoology on a Monday. Here I am, looking as if a wood bison is about ready to charge me. What’s so incredible […]

Read: Kids & Cryptozoology: Alberta Style »

You remember the scene from the end of the first Indiana Jones movie? Recall the endless rows of boxes in storage in that secret warehouse? Of course, the reality is that most large museums around the world actually do have such storage areas. The “outfront” exhibits at most museums are impressive. But, for example, I […]

Read: Secrets of Room N008 »

Found only three years ago in its tiny forest home in Tanzania, a monkey species may soon be extinct. The kipunji (Rungwecebus kipunji and also known as the Highland Mangabey) was discovered in 2005 in the Southern Highlands and Udzungwa Mountains in Tanzania. In 2006, genetic analyses revealed the species represented an entire new genus […]

Read: Newly Discovered Kipunji Extinct Soon? »