It seems that the Loch Ness Monster(s) haven't been seen since 2012. Here's why this spells real trouble for Nessie(s)--assuming, of course, they exist... You can read the piece HERE.
Cryptozoology
Elves (Yes, Elves) Part of Road-Building Protest in Iceland
Over the past few months, dozens of environmentalists in Iceland have staged a high-profile protest against a road scheduled to cut through an area of volcanic rock on the Álftanes peninsula, not far from the capital of Reykjavik. It is only one of countless...
‘Bigfoot DNA’ Researcher Writes Young Adult Bigfoot Novel
Some of you may have heard of Melba Ketchum, the Texas veterinarian who claimed, in a self-published journal, to have found Bigfoot DNA last year. After failing to convince the scientific establishment (or, really, anyone else) of her claims, in the latest step of her...
Radio Show Appearance: Edge of the Unknown Radio Show
Last month I appeared on the Edge of the Unknown Radio on the All 1 Broadcast Network, and talked about a wide variety of weird and non-weird things. It was a fun show, and you can listen to it HERE.
Culprit Killer Found in Mysterious Elk Deaths
A hunter stumbled upon a bizarre sight on a 75,000-acre ranch north of Las Vegas, N.M., on Aug. 27: the remains of more than 100 dead elk. Wildlife officials were puzzled and wild theories ran wild, but in the end science found an answer; you can read my...
Yeti and Polar Bear DNA: What’s the Deal?
I was recently quoted in a new article about Brian Sykes's research suggesting that claims of Yeti ("the Abominable Snowman") may be traced back to polar bears. You can read it HERE.
Are You Getting Your Doubtful News Fix?
If you're not checking out Sharon Hill's Doubtful News, you're missing out on an excellent skeptical source for weird news!
Mysterious Elk Deaths Reported in New Mexico
Officials with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish are puzzling over the mysterious deaths of more than 100 elk, apparently all within a 24-hour period, in rural New Mexico.... You can read the story HERE.
The Truth Behind the Mysterious ‘Blue Dogs’ of Texas, and the Chupacabra!
A Texas rancher named Phylis Canion believes that a strange, hairless bluish-skinned animal she discovered on her property in 2007 may be the mythical, vampiric beast called “el chupacabra,” said to be responsible for draining the blood from goats, chickens, and other...
My LiveScience.com article on Mokele-Mbembe, ‘Africa’s Dinosaur’
While dinosaurs have intrigued people all over the world, central Africa is unique in that it is the only place where many people really believe they may still exist. You can read my new piece on this monster HERE!