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Paranormal Creatures: Investigating Cryptozoology
Paranormal Creatures, Monsters and Beasts…Fiction or Reality? Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Every culture on earth has its tales of the paranormal. While many contain stories of ghosts and supernatural events, the existence of paranormal creatures is an idea which has spread to almost every culture. With such a vast array of differences in the world of flora and fauna, the myriad of potentially mystical creatures created by our ancestors has passed down to us. Now, we find ourselves familiar with everything from werewolves to the Tasmanian tiger. Some of these animals are flights of fancy; others are real species which have been driven to extinction. But all over the world, you will find people who are certain that they continue to exist. In this book, we will be traveling the world and search for the truth behind some of the planets strangest, deadliest, and most fascinating paranormal creatures. In fact, there is a whole branch of science dedicated to the pursuit. It is named cryptozoology. The goal of cryptozoology is to peel back the curtain and discover the truth about the myths, legends, stories, and even hoaxes that exist around the world. For anyone intrigued by the natural world and the human psyche, these creatures provide a captivating history of human culture and how it differs across the planet. From the Loch Ness Monster to the giant anaconda, there have always been rumors of something strange and deadly lurking beneath the surface of our knowledge of the natural world. Could it be possible that we have missed some of the world’s strangest creatures despite them existing right in front of us? Are all of the stories simply myths and elaborate hoaxes? Is there a grain of truth to even the most outlandish stories? Read on to discover the reality behind some of the planets strangest paranormal creatures. Read on your favorite devices such as Kindle, IPhone, IPad, Android cellular phone, tablet, laptop, or computer with Amazon's free reading Kindle App. Scroll back up and click the BUY NOW button at the top right side of this page for an immediate download!
120 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 31, 2015
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February 3, 2016
This book was available for free on Kindle when I found it, so the very least I can do for the author is leave a review. I am happy to say I enjoyed this book, and it introduced me to a couple of cryptids which were totally new to me!
I had never heard of the Beast of Bodmoor. Exmoor, yes, but not Bodmoor. I had also never heard of Flying Rods. I had heard a tiny bit about the Bunyip and the Wendigo, but the Beast of Gevaudan was a complete surprise. I was so happy to learn more about the world's legendary creatures. To be honest, before this book I knew more about the World of Darkness Bunyip and Wendigo then the legends that gave the game developers the names.
Bauer only spends a few pages per cryptid, but he gives extensive citations for further followup. His tone is skeptical, and he is unafraid to admit where there is scanty evidence or a known history of hoaxes. He's also unafraid to let his complete disbelief show, as in the Flying Rods chapter. While he is diplomatic, he seems to give more weight to the debunkers than the promoters of this photographic phenomenon.
I look forward to reading other books by Bauer, and giving my thoughts on them as well. Four of five stars.
I had never heard of the Beast of Bodmoor. Exmoor, yes, but not Bodmoor. I had also never heard of Flying Rods. I had heard a tiny bit about the Bunyip and the Wendigo, but the Beast of Gevaudan was a complete surprise. I was so happy to learn more about the world's legendary creatures. To be honest, before this book I knew more about the World of Darkness Bunyip and Wendigo then the legends that gave the game developers the names.
Bauer only spends a few pages per cryptid, but he gives extensive citations for further followup. His tone is skeptical, and he is unafraid to admit where there is scanty evidence or a known history of hoaxes. He's also unafraid to let his complete disbelief show, as in the Flying Rods chapter. While he is diplomatic, he seems to give more weight to the debunkers than the promoters of this photographic phenomenon.
I look forward to reading other books by Bauer, and giving my thoughts on them as well. Four of five stars.
November 26, 2022
The whole area of cryptzoology, the study of strange//hidden animals, is not accepted by 'real' science. It's discarded as misidentified things or outright fraud.
Yet these strange animals have caused stories to be left behind of them in most world cultures which would tend to cause a person to think there might be at least a modicum of truth behind them.
The book admits there are hoaxes and misinformation out there and gives a good example of this.
Some of the cryptids it covers includes the Loch Ness Monster, the Yeti/Sasquatch and the Thunderbird.
The logic problem I come up with those is that their numbers seem to be way too small in order to have a breeding population large enough to avoid genetic defects becoming dominant. For example, there seems to be just one Loch Ness monster and Yetis and Sasquatch don't ever seem to be found in large groups and their living places haven't been found.
What, then, have people been seeing then?
One of my favorite in the book is the Bunnyip from Australia. There are various other water creatures, 'flying rods,' the Kraken, the Wendigo and something called the Reptilians.
It's an interesting book whether or not a person believes these cryptids actually exist.
Yet these strange animals have caused stories to be left behind of them in most world cultures which would tend to cause a person to think there might be at least a modicum of truth behind them.
The book admits there are hoaxes and misinformation out there and gives a good example of this.
Some of the cryptids it covers includes the Loch Ness Monster, the Yeti/Sasquatch and the Thunderbird.
The logic problem I come up with those is that their numbers seem to be way too small in order to have a breeding population large enough to avoid genetic defects becoming dominant. For example, there seems to be just one Loch Ness monster and Yetis and Sasquatch don't ever seem to be found in large groups and their living places haven't been found.
What, then, have people been seeing then?
One of my favorite in the book is the Bunnyip from Australia. There are various other water creatures, 'flying rods,' the Kraken, the Wendigo and something called the Reptilians.
It's an interesting book whether or not a person believes these cryptids actually exist.
November 3, 2018
Explores Some Famous Cryptids
This short book was an exploration of some well known and not so known cryptids. From the Loch Ness monster to the Wendigo, Thunderbird, Yeti, Beast of Bodmin, Beast of Gevaudan, Bunyip, Kraken to reptilian, each is explored in a scientific manner. I enjoyed listening to the audio book version as well. An entertaining short work that cryptid fans should enjoy.
This short book was an exploration of some well known and not so known cryptids. From the Loch Ness monster to the Wendigo, Thunderbird, Yeti, Beast of Bodmin, Beast of Gevaudan, Bunyip, Kraken to reptilian, each is explored in a scientific manner. I enjoyed listening to the audio book version as well. An entertaining short work that cryptid fans should enjoy.
May 20, 2025
Although I enjoy the paranormal as a subject, cryptology is not one of my favourite areas.
Having said that, the author has made the subject interesting by introducing several cryptoids into one book, some of which I have never heard off.
I enjoyed the book and think it is a good introduction for someone starting out on the subject, as well as the seasoned enthusiast.
Having said that, the author has made the subject interesting by introducing several cryptoids into one book, some of which I have never heard off.
I enjoyed the book and think it is a good introduction for someone starting out on the subject, as well as the seasoned enthusiast.
April 2, 2019
If you are reading this book just for factual information then this book delivers. However it does read like a text book. Story telling is kept to a minimum. Good information but a dull read.
September 28, 2021
As a cryptozoology enthusiast it was impossible for me not to read this book. This book is a good starting point for beginners.
December 17, 2023
I enjoyed the book! There were a couple of grammatical errors and the writing style wasn't the most engaging, but it was succinct. A fun, short read.
May 20, 2017
Facinating
This book was very informative and a great read. I have been fascinated by cryptozoology for years and this book was just what I was looking for
This book was very informative and a great read. I have been fascinated by cryptozoology for years and this book was just what I was looking for
December 30, 2015
Interesting Read on Cryptids
Although a short and by no means thorough study into cryptozoology, this book provides and interesting first glimpse into the pseudo-science.
If you have read other books on Cryptids, this book is not for you.
Although a short and by no means thorough study into cryptozoology, this book provides and interesting first glimpse into the pseudo-science.
If you have read other books on Cryptids, this book is not for you.
July 29, 2016
I actually finished this on 11/13/2015 but I kept forgetting to update date it, even though it's on like 81 pages it's still a good book to pick up and read.
July 2, 2025
Entertaining.
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