Folklore and Zoology

<p>A scientific excursion into folklore zoology and cryptozoology this text highlights a field often called a pseudoscience which seriously considers the possible existence of hidden or unknown animals not recognised in conventional zoology. <strong>Folklore and Zoology</strong> accessibly reviews the science of DNA samples; film and photograph analysis; hair and footprint examination; and the statistics behind such alleged animals as Sasquatch and the Yeti Nessie and Champ the Griffin and the Thunderbirds and the possible survival of the thylacine ivory-billed woodpecker eastern cougar and others. With over 400 references<strong> Folklore and Zoology</strong> is among the most complete scientific review of cryptozoology to date with discussion of the history and future and successes and failures of this controversial and fascinating field offering a fresh synthesis of a highly interdisciplinary literature. This book is ideal reading for students and academics interested in and studying zoology palaeontology and folklore courses.</p>