The Oxford English Dictionary Describes cryptozoology as "The study of unknown, legendary, or extinct animals whose existence or survival to the present day is disputed or unsubstantiated." As such, this guide offers links to resources that might be of interest to researchers examining different aspects of cryptozoology, whether it be inquiry that has a starting point of examining myths and legends or inquiry with a starting point that creatures are real or not yet extinct. Links to resources or books listed here should not be seen as an endorsement of those sites or content. Rather, we invite researchers to take a skeptical approach to the discourse around cryptozoology and welcome consulting with you on evaluating sources.
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Giants, Monsters, and Dragons : An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth
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The Mystery and Lore of Monsters : With Accounts of Some Giants, Dwarfs and Prodigies
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Monsters in English Literature: from the Romantic Age to the First World War
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Bigfoot Exposed: An Anthropologist Examines America's Enduring Legend
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Monsters of the Ancient Sea
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Cryptozoology potentially connects to a variety of subject areas. As such, many databases can be used for research in it including those from biology, history, and literature.
A database covering research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology and ecology, and some aspects of agriculture and veterinary science.
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An index of over 1,800 journals from 1895 to the present on the history and life of the United States and Canada. Includes citations and links to books and media reviews.
