Bernard Heuvelmans

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Bernard Heuvelmans


Born
in Le Havre, France
October 10, 1916

Died
August 22, 2001

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Belgian-French scientist, explorer, researcher, and a considered to be the father of cryptozoology. Heuvelmans held an degree in zoology.

His 1958 work "On the track of unknown animals" is considered to be an standard work in cryptozoology. Later he also published books on more specific topics like sea serpents.

In 1975 he founded the "International Society of Cryptozoology" and served as its first president. He also served as the first president of the Centre for Fortean Zoology. In 1999 he donated about 50.000 documents and photos to the zoology museum in Switzerland.
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Average rating: 4.18 · 258 ratings · 33 reviews · 18 distinct worksSimilar authors
On the Track of Unknown Ani...

4.25 avg rating — 132 ratings — published 1955 — 24 editions
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In the Wake of the Sea-Serp...

4.12 avg rating — 77 ratings — published 1958 — 28 editions
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NEANDERTHAL: The Strange Sa...

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L'homme De Néanderthal Est ...

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Sur la Piste des Bêtes Igno...

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Sur la Piste des Bêtes Igno...

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Les Félins Encore Inconnus ...

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Les Derniers Dragons d'Afrique

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Les Bêtes Humaines d'Afrique

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“Have pity on them all, for it is we who are the real monsters.”
Bernard Heuvelmans, On the Track of Unknown Animals