Folklore and Zoology
“Folklore and Zoology” by Floe Foxon, published by CRC Press on September 3, 2024, is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between folklore and zoology. This 109-page text delves into the often-debated field of cryptozoology, which examines the potential existence of undiscovered animals not acknowledged by traditional zoology. The book reviews various scientific methods, including DNA analysis and the examination of photographic evidence, while discussing legendary creatures such as Sasquatch, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster.
Readers will find an extensive analysis of the history and future of cryptozoology, supported by over 400 references. “Folklore and Zoology” presents a synthesis of interdisciplinary literature, making it a valuable resource for students and academics in zoology, paleontology, and folklore studies. The text addresses both the successes and challenges faced by this controversial field, providing insights into the ongoing dialogue surrounding the existence of hidden or unknown species.
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A scientific excursion into folklore, zoology, and cryptozoology, this text highlights a field, often called a pseudoscience, which seriously considers the possible existence of hidden or unknown animals not recognised in conventional zoology. Folklore and Zoology accessibly reviews the science of DNA samples; film and photograph analysis; hair and footprint examination; and the statistics behind such alleged animals as Sasquatch and the Yeti, Nessie and Champ, the Griffin and the Thunderbirds, and the possible survival of the thylacine, ivory-billed woodpecker, eastern cougar, and others. With over 400 references, Folklore and Zoology is among the most complete scientific review of cryptozoology to date, with discussion of the history and future, and successes and failures of this controversial and fascinating field, offering a fresh synthesis of a highly interdisciplinary literature. This book is ideal reading for students and academics interested in and studying zoology, palaeontology, and folklore courses.
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