Ancestor of the Almasty Found in Siberian Cave? Cryptozoology Online

Recent DNA sequencing of a pinky finger bone found in a Russian cave has stirred up a lot of commentary. Richard Freeman adds to it eloquently with remembrances of an expedition mounted by the Centre for Fortean Zoology in 2008. Freeman was part of the team that headed into the Kabardino-Balkaria portion of Russia's Caucasus Mountains in search of the almasty, also known as Russia's "wildman." Freeman updates the report of the trip undertaken at the invitation of respected Russian scientists who have been studying the almasty presence in the area. Freeman fills you in on the team's exploits while relating many of the electrifying sightings of the almasty. Elsewhere, The Blogsquatcher reports on some new technology that could separate truth from fiction in cryptid encounter reports with Monsters and Mysteries in Alaska. Meanwhile, one of cryptozoology's most prolific authors announces an upcoming book as Loren Coleman reports he's teaming up with author Michelle Souliere (Strange Maine) to co-author the book featured in Coming Soon: Bigfoot In Maine. With photos, illustrations and cover art.