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This cryptid formerly was rara avis (pun intended) within cryptozoology at the international level.

Read: A Giant Winged Cryptid Over Barcelona? »

Please find today a superb guest blog from German cryptozoologist Markus Felix Bühler, author of Die Insel des Grauens. Images.

Read: Europe’s Lost Megafauna, Part 1 »

For the uninitiated, 1972’s The Legend of Boggy Creek is a drive-in classic about the legend of Arkansas’ Fouke Monster. Its theatrical and drive-in run, and its subsequent airings on broadcast and cable television throughout the 1970s and 80s, garnered the film a large cult following.

Like a lot of cult films of its era, a remake of “LOBC” has been rumored for years. However, there was only one official attempt to remake the movie and Ohio-based filmmaker Danny Vail was at its helm from 2002-2005.

Read: Danny Vail’s remake of The Legend of Boggy Creek »

For every movie that gets made, there are hundreds more that don’t. Over the last few years, I’ve come into contact with a number of filmmakers who tried to get feature films about Bigfoot made, but for several reasons, these projects never ended up never seeing the light of day. Some didn’t progress beyond the scripting stage, while others saw financing fall through before production began.

Read: The Bigfoot Movies That Might Have Been: An Intro »

Guest blogger gives a rapid overview of the Pine Tree State’s mystery animals.

Read: Maine Cryptids »

The legend of the werewolf has enduring appeal, as demonstrated by yet another new Hollywood flick, The Wolfman, in which Benicio Del Toro takes over the lead in a remake of the 1941 classic that starred Lon Chaney Jr. Image.

Read: Enduring Appeal of the Wolfman »

Let’s jump into the new year with a guest column about a hopping hot topic. Images.

Read: Japan’s Mystery Kangaroos »

In this guest blog by Brent Swancer, he examines the mystery of the Otori-ike, which is said to be the home of giant fish lurking within its depths. Images.

Read: Takitaro »

In Part II, Brent Swancer looks deeper into the mystery of the Japanese link to FeeJee Mermaids. Images.

Read: Japanese FeeJee Mermaids, Part II »

In a part one of a two-part guest blog by Brent Swancer, he tells us about the ningyo, The Story of Japanese Mermaids. Images.

Read: Japanese FeeJee Mermaids – Part I »

A more modern report from Mikata-gun, which is located in the mountains of Hyogo prefecture, dates from 1996 when a farmer uncovered an earthworm 3.3 feet long, while planting a tree on his rural property. A guest blog by Brent Swancer. Images.

Read: Giant Worms of Japan »

These massive creatures struck fear into the hearts of seafarers. These monstrosities were typically described as black or grey in color, with slick, slippery skin and enormous eyes that were sometimes said to glow. Images.

Read: Umibōzu »

A special guest blog from Germany is shared today from Markus Felix Bühler. Images.

Read: Man-Eating Catfish »

Literally “thunder beast,” the mighty servants of the Shinto god of thunder were creatures most often described as looking something like a badger, weasel, cat, or fox, although they were sometimes said to look like a wolf or monkey as well. Images.

Read: Raijū »

Terrifying, monstrous serpents may seem to be strictly denizens of the uninhabited jungles and swamps of the world, creatures to be found in the rainforests and jungles of South America or Africa. However, Japan too has had a history of giant snake accounts. Images.

Read: Yamakachi and the Giant Snakes of Japan »