The Florida Skunk Ape
Introduction
Not much is known about the elusive cryptid known as the Florida Skunk Ape, named so because of the incredible stench associated with its presence. Only eyewitness accounts, a few photos, and sparse physical evidence exist to suggest that such a creature exists in the swamps of Florida. This pathfinder will introduce you to the creature itself, some of its closely related cousins, where many of the sightings of the Florida Skunk Ape have occured, and organizations involved in tracking such creatures.
Key Search Terms, Subject Headings, Classification Numbers
If you would like to search at your local library, you may want to look under the following subject headings:
Library of Congress Classification System:
QL Zoology
Dewey Decimal Classification System:
130 Paranormal Phenomenon
590 Zoological Sciences
If searching online, these search terms will be most beneficial:
- florida skunk ape
- myakka skunk ape
- southernmost bigfoot
- florida swampman
- bigfoot
- sasquatch
- yeti
Print Resources
Although there are no specific print resources on the Florida Skunk Ape, these resources will be beneficial:
Books:
- Bigfoot Sasquatch: Evidence
by Dr. Grover Krantz. Hancock House Publishing; 2nd Rev edition. June 1, 1999.
- Bigfoot Across America
by Philip Rife. Writers Club Press. November 1, 2000.
- Bigfoot!: The True Story of Apes in America
by Loren Coleman. Paraview Pocket Books. April 8, 2003.
- In Search of Giants: Bigfoot Sasquatch Encounters
by Thomas Steenburg. Hancock House Publishing. October 1, 2000.
Periodicals:
Web Sites
Skunk Ape:
http://www.floridaskunkape.com - The Florida Skunk Ape "home page" which includes sightings, maps, and photos!
Bigfoot Organizations:
Contact Information
Jonathan M. Craig
[email protected]
Created on: December 06, 2004
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