On every continent and in every nation, animals unrecognized by modern science are reported on a daily basis. People passionately pursue these creatures--the na

The ultimate quest for the world's most mysterious creatures The Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman -- these are the names of the elusive beasts

This illustrated encyclopedia showcases and describes the mysterious cryptid creatures from around the world. Conceived as a blend of science and fantasy, vinta

Volume 1 originally published: Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO, 2001.

From animals long believed extinct to monsters we thought never existed —a cryptozoologist’s true accounts of his worldwide hunt for legendary creatures. Cr