The Hunt for Lake Monsters Witnesses at deep, dark lakes all over the world report plesiosaur-like creatures. Are we finally closing in on them? From your About.com guide. What You Need to Know About... The Loch Ness Monster Seventy years ago, Nessie entered the popular culture, and over that time there have been many sightings, intriguing photos and film, and tantalizing sonar hits. But are we any closer to knowing if this plesiosaur-like creature really exists? Here's what you need to know about the Loch Ness Monster.
The Altamaha-Ha There's not a lot of info here, but this lake monster of Darien, Ga. is new to me. Several fisherman claim to have seen it. The Cadborosaurus Watch The waters off the Pacific Northwest coast of North America is said to be the home of a seafaring cousin of the Lock Ness Monster: Cadborosaurus. Champ: A Brief History A description of Champ's environment and a short listing of sightings beginning in 1819. "Champ" of Lake Champlain An overview of the legend surrounding the Lake Champlain monster, some sightings and the ongoing research to find ol' Champ. Champ Quest This is an excellent site devoted to the investigation of Champ. Includes sightings, photos, maps and the latest news and information. The Creature of Lake Memphremagog Inland sea serpents are not unknown of in Canada. The story of the Memphe resembles very closely that of Ogopogo in central British Columbia. The Definitive Sea Serpent Do large, unclassified animals still roam the oceans of the world? In 1905, two zoologists saw a creature they couldn't explain. Find Ogopogo This site was offering $2 million to find Ogopogo. I guess no one did. But they still offer good information about the legendary creature: history, sightings and more. Flathead Monster The MonsterWatch Project is dedicated to the Flathead Monster, Montana's very own version of the Loch Ness Monster. Gryttie Homepage A site about the monster inhabiting lake Gryttjen in Sweden and the ongoing investigation to find it. The Hawkesbury River Monster Australia has its own mystery water monster to rival that of Loch Ness, and what's more, Australian naturalist Rex Gilroy reckons they're breeding. The Importance of Being an Erne Peist Does Ireland have its own Loch Ness-type monster? Look at this questionable photo and decide for yourself. In Search of Norway's Nessie Norway still produces plenty of lake monster sightings. Fortean Times spoke to the townsfolk of Rømskog about their very own "Rømmie". Investigating the Champ Photo The most famous photograph of a monster in Lake Champlain sparked national interest in the creature. Recent experiments, says Skeptical Inquirer, reveal that the creature's size is less than monstrous and the main eyewitness is mistaken. Japanese Carcass: A Plesiosaur-Type Mammal A review of the evidence regarding a rotting carcass that was dredged up off the coast of New Zealand by a Japanese trawler in 1977. Lake Erie Monster Tracker Here's another web cam, this one focused on Lake Erie where Bessie is said to appear occasionally. Includes history, sightings and even a chat room. Lake Norman Monster Is there a monster in Lake Norman, North Carolina? Many strange things have been spotten in this lake, including giant catfish, weird jellyfish and maybe - just maybe - something else. Lake Van Monster This news report, from CNN Interactive, includes photos and a QuickTime movie of the creature spotted in Van, Eastern Turkey. Legend of the Falls Howick Falls, or kwaNogqaza (the tall one), in South Africa is the home of of spirits and a giant, mythical snake-like creature known as the inkanyamba. The Legend of Nessie Best of the Net This is the best site I've found so far about the Loch Ness Monster: sightings, film evidence, sketches and lots more. The Legend of Nessie Tons of information on Nessie can be found here, including history of the hunt, sonar contact, film evidence and more. The Loch Ness Information Page A terrific site for detailed information about the Loch Ness Monster, including eyewitness testimony, surface and underwater photos, and lots more. Loch Ness Monster? This is a small page, but with beautiful photos of the loch, and one new photo of the monster (looks fake to me).
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