Extraordinary Animals Worldwide By Karl P N Shuker

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Karl P N Shuker (Hardcover)
9780709044215

280 pages including index. Scientific analysis is brought to bear on these True tales of mysterious birds, beasts and fish. Dr. Carl P N Shuker investigates a fascinating assortment Little known and Bizzarre creatures, illustrating his account with 19th century engravings from his personal collection. By tenacious research obscure journals, books and foreign publications, the author has unearthed absorbing details of the appearance, behavior and habitat of numerous creatures that continue to perplex the zoological community. They include such remarkable fauna as the giant mystery "ape" of South America (featured on the back cover); the extraordinary singing dog of new guinea; venomous snakes with cockcombs; and the gigantic Flesh-eating terror birds that replaced extinct carnivorous dinosaurs.