The Centre for Fortean Zoology
The Centre for Fortean Zoology (CFZ) is an international organisation devoted to the study of mystery animals, strange encounters, and the unexplained edges of the natural world. Founded in 1992, the CFZ has spent over thirty years investigating reports of unknown creatures, out-of-place animals, and zoological mysteries from every corner of the globe.
As well as field research and historical investigation, the CFZ produces On the Track (OTT) - a long-running weekly WebTV show that explores cryptozoology, wildlife, conservation, and environmental issues, all delivered with a distinctive mix of curiosity, humour, and a healthy dose of the unusual. The CFZ also runs its own publishing arm, producing magazines and books that champion unusual research, forgotten cases, and topics too niche or unconventional for mainstream [...] CFZ Yearbook
The CFZ Yearbook brings together longer, more in-depth articles that go beyond the scope of the regular Animals & Men journal. It is a space where researchers can fully explore their ideas, share detailed case studies, and revisit classic and lesser-known mysteries in greater depth.
Featuring contributions from experienced investigators alongside new voices in the field, the Yearbook reflects the broad, open-minded spirit of the CFZ - serious research presented in an engaging and readable way, without losing sight of the wonder and strangeness that first draws people to cryptozoology.ContentsFrank Searle and His Legacy - Ian Squibbs
Sharlie: A Lake Monster in Idaho - Grove Koger
The Prehistoric Extinction Paradigm and Hidden Threatened Species - Chris Forbes
Habitat Range Modelling for Sea Serpents - Chris Forbes
Shadow People - Jon Downes
Beware the Lamparagua - Kevin Guhl
Cryptid Invertebrates - Guin Palmer & Richard Muirhead
Bloodsuckers - Michela de Mattei
A History of Cryptid Livestock Attacks in the United States - Colin Schneider
Big Cats of Suffolk - Matt Salisbury
Military Encounters with Cryptids - Shane Lea & Richard Muirhead
A Case Study of the Flying Snake of Namibia - Hans-Jörg Vogel
Weird Maneaters - Richard Freeman
Mystery Beast Found on an Old East African Railway - Richard Muirhead
Cryptids and Zooforms of the Czech Republic - Jakub Röek
When Did Bigfoot Become an Alien? - Ken Gerhard
The Jersey Devil: A Deep Dive - Kat Clifford
Index to Flying Snake Nos. 16-20 - Richard Muirhead
CFZ Annual Report 2025 - Jon Downes