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Cryptozoology A to Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras & Other Authentic Mysteries of Nature Cryptozoology A to Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras & Other Authentic Mysteries of Nature (Paperback)
by (shelved 54 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.98 — 1,126 ratings — published 1999
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Mysterious America: The Ultimate Guide to the Nation's Weirdest Wonders, Strangest Spots, and Creepiest Creatures Mysterious America: The Ultimate Guide to the Nation's Weirdest Wonders, Strangest Spots, and Creepiest Creatures (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.86 — 353 ratings — published 1989
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The Beasts that Hide from Man: Seeking the World's Last Undiscovered Animals The Beasts that Hide from Man: Seeking the World's Last Undiscovered Animals (Paperback)
by (shelved 19 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.82 — 87 ratings — published 2003
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The Mothman Prophecies The Mothman Prophecies (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.50 — 7,029 ratings — published 1975
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Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.99 — 723 ratings — published 2006
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The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.87 — 2,749 ratings — published 2022
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Abominable Science!  Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids Abominable Science! Origins of the Yeti, Nessie, and Other Famous Cryptids (Hardcover)
by (shelved 17 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.81 — 598 ratings — published 2012
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Bigfoot!: The True Story of Apes in America Bigfoot!: The True Story of Apes in America (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.89 — 373 ratings — published 2003
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Abominable Snowmen: Legend Come to Life Abominable Snowmen: Legend Come to Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.92 — 95 ratings — published 1961
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On the Track of Unknown Animals On the Track of Unknown Animals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.25 — 132 ratings — published 1955
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American Monsters: A History of Monster Lore, Legends, and Sightings in America American Monsters: A History of Monster Lore, Legends, and Sightings in America (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.49 — 962 ratings — published 2014
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The Complete Guide to Mysterious Beings The Complete Guide to Mysterious Beings (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.00 — 487 ratings — published 1970
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Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.25 — 56 ratings — published 2002
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The Beast of Boggy Creek The True Story of the Fouke Monster The Beast of Boggy Creek The True Story of the Fouke Monster (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.24 — 339 ratings — published 2012
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In the Wake of the Sea-Serpents In the Wake of the Sea-Serpents (Hardcover)
by (shelved 14 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.12 — 77 ratings — published 1958
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Extraordinary Animals Revisited Extraordinary Animals Revisited (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.37 — 35 ratings — published 2007
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Real Wolfmen: True Encounters in Modern America Real Wolfmen: True Encounters in Modern America (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.01 — 347 ratings — published 2012
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In Search of Prehistoric Survivors: Do Giant 'Extinct' Creatures Still Exist? In Search of Prehistoric Survivors: Do Giant 'Extinct' Creatures Still Exist? (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.97 — 35 ratings — published 1995
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Monsters of the Sea Monsters of the Sea (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.04 — 255 ratings — published 1994
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Monsters Among Us: An Exploration of Otherworldly Bigfoots, Wolfmen, Portals, Phantoms, and Odd Phenomena Monsters Among Us: An Exploration of Otherworldly Bigfoots, Wolfmen, Portals, Phantoms, and Odd Phenomena (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.60 — 664 ratings — published 2016
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Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology: A Global Guide to Hidden Animals and Their Pursuers Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology: A Global Guide to Hidden Animals and Their Pursuers (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.26 — 43 ratings — published 2005
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THE FIELD GUIDE TO BIGFOOT AND OTHER MYSTERY PRIMATES THE FIELD GUIDE TO BIGFOOT AND OTHER MYSTERY PRIMATES (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.76 — 88 ratings — published 1999
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The Field Guide to Lake Monsters, Sea Serpents, and Other Mystery Denizens of the Deep The Field Guide to Lake Monsters, Sea Serpents, and Other Mystery Denizens of the Deep (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.99 — 120 ratings — published 2003
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Hunting Monsters: Cryptozoology and the Reality Behind the Myths Hunting Monsters: Cryptozoology and the Reality Behind the Myths (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 10 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.85 — 327 ratings — published 2016
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Unexplained!: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences & Puzzling Physical Phenomena Unexplained!: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences & Puzzling Physical Phenomena (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.94 — 473 ratings — published 1993
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Mirabilis: A Carnival of Cryptozoology and Unnatural History Mirabilis: A Carnival of Cryptozoology and Unnatural History (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.24 — 46 ratings — published 2013
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LIZARD MAN: The True Story of the Bishopville Monster LIZARD MAN: The True Story of the Bishopville Monster (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.11 — 127 ratings — published 2013
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The Loch Ness Story The Loch Ness Story (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.60 — 55 ratings — published 1974
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From Flying Toads to Snakes with Wings: From the Pages of Fate Magazine From Flying Toads to Snakes with Wings: From the Pages of Fate Magazine (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.07 — 56 ratings — published 1997
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The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.03 — 2,154 ratings — published 2024
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In Search of Lake Monsters In Search of Lake Monsters (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.97 — 32 ratings — published 1974
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Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.90 — 58,183 ratings — published 2020
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Discount Armageddon (InCryptid, #1) Discount Armageddon (InCryptid, #1)
by (shelved 9 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.86 — 18,663 ratings — published 2012
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Mystery Cats of the World Mystery Cats of the World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.35 — 20 ratings — published 1989
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Alien Animals Alien Animals (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.66 — 59 ratings — published 1981
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Big Bird! - Modern Sightings of Flying Monsters Big Bird! - Modern Sightings of Flying Monsters (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.87 — 38 ratings — published 2007
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A Menagerie of Mysterious Beasts: Encounters with Cryptid Creatures A Menagerie of Mysterious Beasts: Encounters with Cryptid Creatures (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.80 — 93 ratings — published
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The Encyclopaedia of New and Rediscovered Animals: From the Lost Ark to the New Zoo - and Beyond The Encyclopaedia of New and Rediscovered Animals: From the Lost Ark to the New Zoo - and Beyond (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.64 — 11 ratings — published 2012
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Pocket Apocalypse (InCryptid, #4) Pocket Apocalypse (InCryptid, #4)
by (shelved 8 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 4.07 — 7,017 ratings — published 2015
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The Leviathans The Leviathans (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.92 — 13 ratings — published 1976
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Monster Hunt: The Guide to Cryptozoology Monster Hunt: The Guide to Cryptozoology (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.71 — 119 ratings — published 2008
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Cryptozoology: Science & Speculation Cryptozoology: Science & Speculation (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.67 — 30 ratings — published 2004
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Rumors of Existence Rumors of Existence (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.70 — 33 ratings — published 1995
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I Know What I Saw: Modern-Day Encounters with Monsters of New Urban Legend and Ancient Lore I Know What I Saw: Modern-Day Encounters with Monsters of New Urban Legend and Ancient Lore (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 7 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.27 — 890 ratings — published 2019
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Bigfoot, Yeti, and the Last Neanderthal: A Geneticist's Search for Modern Apemen Bigfoot, Yeti, and the Last Neanderthal: A Geneticist's Search for Modern Apemen (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as cryptozoology)
avg rating 3.95 — 173 ratings — published 2016
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“Have pity on them all, for it is we who are the real monsters.”
Bernard Heuvelmans, On the Track of Unknown Animals

“In a single stroke, the Linnaean classification system wiped monsters off the face of the map. There might still be unknown beasts and fearsome creatures out there, but now they each would have a family, a genus, a species; no matter how strange an animal might be, it was now under the rubric of scientific study and discussion. Thus, the medieval world's monsters and wonders were, one by one, either incorporated into this taxonomy or excluded as myth. The kraken became the genus Architeuthis, the giant squid; the sea serpent became Regalecus glesne, the giant oarfish.”
Colin Dickey, The Unidentified: Mythical Monsters, Alien Encounters, and Our Obsession with the Unexplained

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