Scientists and laymen appear to have been peculiarly confident that at the beginning of this century the world had been thoroughly charted and that few, if any, large animals still awaited discovery. Indeed, the days of significant new discovery are still thought by many to have ended abruptly with the scientific unveiling of the okapi in 1901 - and the rediscovery of extinct animals still considered to be as likely as the alchemic conversion of iron into gold. Since then, however, a host of creatures, ranging from pigmy hogs to Komodo dragons and coelacanths, has turned up to contradict this view. This book is devoted to the spectacular zoological discoveries and equally amazing rediscoveries of the 20th century and contains a comprehensive collection of photographs of these species.

Lost Ark: New and Rediscovered Animals of the Twentieth Century

Science & Math

Shuker,Karl

DURRELL,GERALD

Biological Sciences

HarperCollins, Publishers

The appearance, behaviour and habitat of 50 animals which continue to perplex the zoological community are the subject of this book. The 50 animals include the giant mystery "ape" of South America, the extraordinary singing dog of New Guinea and gigantic flesh-eating birds.

Extraordinary Animals Worldwide

Robert Hale, Ltd.

Filled with vivid, full-color photographs, a renowned zoologist reveals the amazing truths about animals and their extraordinary sensitivities, skills, and strengths, from the bat's ability to catch insect prey in complete darkness to animals that cure their own ailments by using herbs in their habitats.

The Hidden Powers of Animals (Reader's Digest)

Readers' Digest

An illustrated global overview of cryptids - an animal whose existence is unsubstantiated by mainstream science. The Beast of Bodmin, the Loch Ness Monster, Sasquatch and Bigfoot - all are cryptids, creatures that seem too strange to exist, yet sightings persist.This illustrated poster guide shines a light on these obscure beasts - sea serpents, mystery cats, enormous bats, even a giant sloth - with illustrations and text outlining their notable characteristics and most signifi cant sightings.

This Cryptid World: A Global Survey of Undocumented Beasts

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Herb Lester Associates

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