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Research in Cryptozoology  

Short introduction to library and web resources relating to cryptozoology.
Last Updated: Jul 16, 2010 URL: http://libguides.wwu.edu/cryptozoology Print Guide RSS UpdatesEmail AlertsShareThis
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Cryptozoology Links

  • Cryptomundo
    Blog of Loren Coleman covering various aspects of cryptozoology.
  • British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club
    Founded in 1989 by writer James A. Clark, scientist Dr. Paul LeBlond and journalist John Kirk, the British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club (B.C.S.C.C.) comprises a broadly-based membership of enthusiasts dedicated to the investigation of various animals as yet unidentified by science
  • Cryptid Zoo
    Offers a cross-linked list of cryptids, including descriptions and information, sorted alphabetically and by type. Provides an interactive cryptid map, links, and a list of publications and organizations.
  • Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
    Includes geographic database, theories, research projects, and tips on collecting evidence. It includes detailed reports of sightings from NW Washington.
  • Big Cat Monitors
    Dedicated to proving the existence of wild big cats in the United Kingdom. Includes links, sightings, evidence, and information.
  • Mokele-mbembe: The Living Dinosaur!
    Includes description, habitat, behavior, sightings, and expeditions.
  • Loch Ness Information Site
    Tony Harmsworth's site containing informed comment and personal background views on research during the past 20 years.

  Databases

Cryptozoology is an interdisciplinary field that pulls from a variety of subject areas. It is defined as the study of hidden animals. As such, many databases can be used for research in it including those from Biology, History, and Literature.

  • Biological Sciences  
      
    This database indexes a wide range of research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology and ecology, and some aspects of agriculture and veterinary science, providing access to literature from over 6000 sources including serials, conference proceedings, technical reports, monographs and selected books and patents. Includes ASFA: Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts; Biological Sciences; Biology Digest; Conference Papers Index; MEDLINE; Oceanic Abstracts; and Plant Science.
  • America: History and Life  
      
    A database indexing scholarly literature on the history and culture of the United States and Canada from prehistoric times to the present. The scope includes citations and abstracts of journal articles, dissertations, as well as book and media reviews.
 

Books

This is just a small sampling of library holdings. Please search the catalog for more books.

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