Hidden Animals

A global survey of unknown creatures reported by thousands of eyewitnessescreatures that have either been verified refuted or are still being examined by scientific researchers.Hidden Animals: A Field Guide to Batsquatch Chupacabra and Other Elusive Creatures welcomes readers into the fascinating world of cryptozoologythe scientific pursuit of legendary creatures that sometimes reveals hoaxes and sometimes identifies real previously unknown species. Compiled by Michael Newton author of the acclaimed Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology it is the first comprehensive guide covering the crossroads of zoology and folklore written for both the young and the young at heart.Organized by type of creature type such as giant animals missing links and living fossils Hidden Animals surveys various beings reported and pursued worldwide from ancient times to the present in every corner of the globe. In the process it relates classic myths and legends to identified flesh-and-blood animals. Readers will be captivated by both the scientific evidence supporting the existence of specific cryptids and the exposure of notorious frauds or cases of mistaken identity.