On the Track of Unknown Animals (Paperback)

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This is the most scientifically rigorous and complete books on recently discovered large animals -- such as the Pleistocene Peccary (the largest of all hogs, believed to have been extinct since the last age but recently discovered in Paraguay) -- to various possibly soon-to-be discovered megafauna such as Yetis, Sasquatchs -- and maybe even Mammoths.

If sensationalized and cheap TV shows about "mysterious animals" nauseate you, but nonetheless leave you with a nagging feeling that there might be a large critter lurking beneath the copious serving of tripe, this is definitely the book for you. Or if (like me) you've done eight years of fieldwork in zoology, it will make you want to accompany Dr. Heuvelmans on his next expedition. Highly Recommended. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Library Journal

Published as two volumes in 1955, cryptozoologist Heuvelmans's work provides a detailed analysis of mysterious creatures that, in the wake of scientific exploration by pioneering biologists, have become commonly known, e.g., the gorilla. This updated edition covers several new species that have been discovered within the last decade.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 306 pages
• Publisher: The MIT Press (May 15, 1972)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0262580209
• ISBN-13: 978-0262580205
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #890,451 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Classic should be in every library, May 22, 1999

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This review is from: On The Track Of Unknown Animals (Hardcover)

The "Father of Cryptozoology" wrote most of this book in French in 1955, and it remains as important today, as it did then. Furthermore, the master chronicler of as-yet-to-be-discovered animals has an updated introduction for this edition. A must for your cryptozoology collection, this book should be in every library, public and private, around the world.Loren Coleman, cryptozoologist, coauthorCryptozoology A - Z: The Encyclopedia(Simon And Schuster July 1999)

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars isn't Enough, this is a TEN !, May 5, 2004

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This review is from: On The Track Of Unknown Animals (Hardcover)

For those of you who do not know Mr. Brenard Heuvelmans (1916-2001) was one of the true pioneers in Cryptozoology (study of hidden animals) "On the Track of Unknown Animals" is certainly a must for those who find this topic interesting.
In 2003 Jerry D. Coleman released his book continuing on the work of Heuvelmans in "Strange Highways", also found here at Amazon.com. It was "Strange Highways" open, logical, fresh story's that peeked my interest in this subject.
You couldn't go wrong reading them both.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece, January 6, 2003

By	Mister "Mister" (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: On The Track Of Unknown Animals (Hardcover)

A magnificent text that can be difficult to get your hands on. If you see it then BUY it.

Quite simply Heuvelmans reviews 'crptids' and breaks them down, analysing sightings, discussing possible explanations and then concluding with logic on an identity.

Of most interest to non-cryptozoologists is the lengthy list of creatures to have been discovered since 1900. White rhino, Giant Forest Hog, Komodo Dragon, Okapi. A more modern list would also add the megamouth shark and the various animals of the Vu Quang region of Vietnam.