Qaqrat is a word in the Inuit dialect of Cup’ig, Nunivak Island’s native language. It is phonetically pronounced “koo-gat” and translates as “beast-walrus.” One could say that the carcass of a qaqrat has graced itself upon Alaska. Will the fabled “beast-walrus” be the next media darling? After all the news attention to the recent carcass, the Montauk Monster, that washed ashore at a beach in New York, you might expect to hear about more such incidents this summer. A little paper in Seward, Alaska, seems to be the first one to tell of an actual similar unknown. Unfortunately, they have [...]
Montauk Monster Hoax Claim A Hoax
In the wake of this summer’s biggest crypto-blockbuster, doesn’t it make sense that someone might try to turn it into a gold mine of publicity for their project? John Green and I were once talking about the Sasquatch mystery, and he said, there will always be people to rush in and say that they hoaxed this story or that one to get the attention and stake a claim to history. The Montauk Monster is a mundane little body that’s become a weekend wonder. The rush is on now, with this wee Montauk marvel, to be the first to say “they [...]
1888: Mastodon Sightings
Grey River [New Zealand] Argus, February 17, 1888 A LIVE MASTODON. THE LATEST WONDER OF THE ALASKA FAUNA. The Juneau (Alaska) Free Press says that the Stick Indians, near the headwaters of the White river, positively assert that within the last five years an animal has been seen by them which, according to description, must be a mastodon. One of the Indians said that while hunting he came across an immense track sunk several inches in the moss and larger around than a barrel. The Indian followed up the curious trail, and at last came in full view of his [...]
Montauk Monster Replica
Guess what just showed up on eBay? Yep, a replica of the Montauk Monster. It looks very well done, nice color tones, and a good representation of the weekend wonder, if you ask me. The fake is above and the photo of the real deal is below. This is something I definitely want for the International Cryptozoology Museum. Considering I coined the name, perhaps I could get a discount? According to the notice at eBay (I’ve edited it for spelling and grammar): “Finally own this piece of history. BMFX FX Studios is proud to present this custom made prop. Made [...]
Joker’s Card, Jokawild, and Mothman
The Joker is wild. But so are a many other things overlapping with The Dark Knight. This is a Fortean piece, so if you were looking for something cryptozoologically pure, be afraid, be very, very afraid. The posting you are about to read contains twilight language musing and other treks on side streets you may have only rarely been down. Following my posting on “The Dark Knight Curse”, a phenomenon that was even discussed on CNN yesterday, some questioned whether or not the Joker is actually holding a “calling card” with a decapitated head. I was told that in the [...]
New Pitviper & Two New Lizards Discovered
Ta Kou lizard (Cyrtodactylus takouensis). Two species of lizard and one species of pit viper [in the Vietnamese release = rattle-snake] were recently discovered on mountains in the provinces of Binh Thuan, Dong Nai and Kien Giang, Vietnam. The two new species of lizard belong to the Gekkonidae family. The first species, called Ta Kou lizard (Cyrtodactylus takouensis sp. nov. Ngô & Bauer, 2008), is 171.4mm long. Its back has 5 lines in light chocolate and five lines in yellow. Its tail has 3 lines. This lizard was found in a cave in the Ta Kou Nature Reserve in Binh [...]
Hobbit Critic Accused of Financial Fraud
Hobbit critic Professor Teuku Jacob (above) passed away last October 17, 2007, and the critic of the new hominid species who took Jacob’s place as most outspoken is now in hot water.. Saying he sees the irony in his accusations of monetary gain for fame, one of the harshest skeptics of the claims that Homo floresiensis, the Hobbit, is a new species, biological anthropologist Maciej Henneberg has been accused of financial fraud. The Australian in their August 7, 2008 edition, has science writer Leigh Dayton laying out the facts of the case. The University of Adelaide researcher who accused the [...]
Colloque Européen de Cryptozoologie
An exciting cryptozoological conference is taking place in Europe in September. There will be rare appearance from Russia by Dr. Marie-Jeanne Koffmann and M. Michael Trachtengerts. Details are to be found in French and some English below. Bonsoir à tous, Il est grand temps de remplir vos bulletins d’inscription au colloque : la date limite arrive à grands pas !!! Comme je l’ai dit, pourquoi ne pas venir en groupe pour diminuer les frais de voyage. Si vous en faite la demande une fois que vous serez inscrits, je vous mettrai en contact avec les gens qui viennent de votre [...]
Big Bird Attacks in Nova Scotia
Are these the leading suspects? What kind of new winged attack is coming through a ground assault? Reporter Beverley Ware of the Chronicle Herald in Nova Scotia writes of “‘Damn big bird’ giving some South Shore folks a fright ~ Enormous winged creature rushes, swoops at Crousetown residents,” for Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Myles Rafuse carries a big stick on his daily walks after a “damn big bird” came at him during a recent stroll after church. “I had quite an experience with it, I tell you,” said the Crousetown resident who turns 80 in a couple of weeks. In [...]
New At The Museum
All the donations to the museum are not fiscal. Here is a sampling of some recent acquisitions contributed to the International Cryptozoology Museum. Jeff H. Johnson-painted new Thylacine model. The Teslin, Yukon, “Sasquatch” hair samples from Dr. David Coltman, University of Alberta. Coltman published the scientific paper discussing how the sample turned out to be bison hair. A large display replica of a mammoth. A new original oil painting of Yeti by artist Alex Evans. Thanks to the donors! ======= Please join 150 others who have supported the museum with your donation today. Know you may directly send a check, [...]
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