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more about #cryptozoology debo matar la zombi goldberry83: Isn't number five pretty clearly a cat? I mean, the others may be the remains of animals/fetuses/infants that had actual physical disorders, but all ... more » Plague: Barnum wants his toys back. more » bluehinter: I think Hellboy has punched each of these guys in the face at least once. Also, as pointed out in the Metafilter article, these aren't real mummies. ... more » BangarangRufio867: Seems like mummies 1 - 4 were doing some Winsor Pilates right to the very end. "Now hold that stretch...FOREVER!" more » golddiggersof2033: Awww I wish there was a #cryptozoology tag here for those of us who WANT TO BELIEVE. more » Conrad: "but what if the secret behind Santa Claus was actually something sinister?" What do you mean "What if?" The secret behind Santa Clause IS sinister. ... more » reddingofish: I am now scared for life. more » LittleDragon: These are awesome. What about the mythical "Mrs. Claus"? And how are the hunters dealing with PETA? more » ManchuCandidate: For the Naked Santa, the warning should be NSFEMS (Eyes, Mind, Soul) more » Jack_Burton: # 10 reminds me of the Sumatran Rat-Monkey from Dead Alive! Love 'em! #taxidermy more » Bigdamnhero: I volunteer my head and half of my torso when I die, so I can be mounted and stuffed a la Jeremy Bentham, into a life-sized statue of Zaphod Beeblebro... more » Bigdamnhero: I wonder if this is some kind of trend. There was a booth on the showroom floor at SDCC 09 that had similiar stuff. This other guy mixed in some ste... more » Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: Do capricorns have wings? #taxidermy more » MissBuckyC: I love the griffin! I am a bit of a griffin fiend. And the capricorn is beautiful too. I'd like to note that many of the animals used can be found ... more » ♠ Final ♠: Welcome to the only museum in the world without a 'Do Not Touch' sign. #taxidermy more » e30 guy: I sooooo need a two-headed flying helper-monkey to fetch my martinis! #taxidermy more » cylon_conspiracy: This is wrong. And I don't mean that in a funny way, but in a "this is really inappropriate" way. #taxidermy more » Brian Fowler: I just want to pet the unicorn, is that so wrong? #taxidermy more » gd01skorpius: These pictures never load properly for me :( #taxidermy more » DRaGZ: That is extremely disturbing. Imagine if this is what the Bodies exhibit was like. #taxidermy more » -
#monstermummies
Mummified Monsters from Japan's Temples and Shrines
In many countries, crytpid remains are objects of curiosity, relegated to tourist attractions and cryptozoology museums. But in Japan, the mummified remains of monsters and demons are often kept in Buddhist temples and out of the hands of the public. More » -
#rareexports
Santa Claus is the Ultimate Cryptozoological Nightmare
Children the world over look forward to their annual visit from Father Christmas, but what if the secret behind Santa Claus was actually something sinister? In the film Rare Exports, we will learn Santa Claus' terrifying cryptozoological origins. More » -
#madtaxidermy
Taxidermist Brings Flying Monkeys and Frankensquirrels to Unlife
Need an unusual gift for the cryptozoologist in your life? Sculptor Sabrina Brewer's medium is dead animals, which she mixes and matches to create fantastical creatures, from the more traditional griffins and unicorns to El Chupacabra and undead three-headed squirrels. More » -
#monstersamongus
Prehistoric Sea Monster Returns to Terrorize Children
Coelacanths, once thought extinct since the Cretaceous period, have been sighted a few times over the last few decades. Indian paleontologists believe a group of frightened children have found the largest Coelacanth on record, weighing 320 kilos. [via Xenophilia] -
#webcomicreview
A Silent Yeti in a Forest of Wisecracking Critters
Karl Kerschl's The Abominable Charles Christopher is another entry in the subgenre of humans encroaching upon nature, but don't let that scare you off. After all, it features gorgeous illustrations, breezy humor, and a yeti protagonist. More » -
#taxidermy
Creative Taxidermy Fuels Your Cryptozoological Nightmares
While some taxidermists are meticulously preserving our animals for future generations, others prefer to color outside the lines of their chosen art form, creating bizarre and monstrous creatures better suited to nightmares than museums. More » -
#cryptozoology
The Hunt for the Mongolian Death Worm Begins Anew
The legendary Mongolian Death Worm is reportedly five feet long, with the ability to spew sulphuric acid and emit a deadly electrical charge. But it's these very qualities that have cryptid seekers searching high and low for the toxic monster. More » -
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#cryptozoology
Exhibit Explores the Real Science Between Mythical Monsters
In many cultures, creatures like sea serpents, griffins, and dragons were more than legends; their existence seemed a provable fact. An exhibit at Boston’s Museum of Science explains the real scientific discoveries that inspired the myths.
