Dinosaur hunting in our time
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Cryptozoologists are scientists who look for hidden animal forms that exist in myth and memory, but have never been photographed, captured or even seen. This includes abominable snowmen, pygmy elephants, living dinosaurs and Bigfoot. Theories abound to give credence to cryptozoology. Some hold that cryptids, as these animals are called, are believed to be extinct, but still roam somewhere. Others claim that nature repeats itself, so even once-extinct creatures may be found again. Some claim that bizarre animals are sometimes naturally teleported to less-than-strange settings, so Bigfoot could turn up at Graceland.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 1993
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Stings and arrows
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Venomous and poisonous animals exist in many parts of the world, but in some places travellers need to exercise greater caution. Divers and reef explorers in Australia need to be very careful, as the reefs there possess several fatally venomous creatures, including the sea wasp jellyfish and the stone fish, whose spikes can deliver a venom which can kill a human in minutes. Venomous snakes developed their venom primarily as a digestive aid, but has evolved into a powerful tool for subduing prey.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 1997
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Really, really amazing animals
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Fantastic animals are common in American folklore, from an obviously mythical rodent like the snipe to questionable creatures like the sidehill gouger and the hugag that inhabited storytellers' repertoires. Popular legends like the hoopsnake, which was thought to be lethal to trees, can be traced to their historical origins.
Publication Name: Wildlife Conservation
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1048-4949
Year: 1999
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