April 23, 2002: Cryptozoology - Peter von Puttkamer #124; Ancient Egypt - Linda Moulton Howe & John Anthony West

Peter von Puttkamer discusses cryptozoology and the search for unknown animals. Linda Moulton Howe and John Anthony West examine ancient Egypt and evidence suggesting advanced knowledge. The conversation explores cryptozoological expeditions and evidence for creatures unrecognized by mainstream zoology. Howe and West discuss Egyptian civilization's sophistication and mysteries that resist conventional archaeological explanation. The discussion addresses specific cryptids including lake monsters, living dinosaurs, and giant predators potentially surviving in remote regions. Howe examines evidence that ancient Egyptians possessed advanced astronomical and mathematical knowledge. Von Puttkamer discusses the methodology for investigating cryptid reports and separating genuine unknown animals from hoaxes. West explores the Sphinx and theories about its age being far older than conventionally accepted. The conversation examines whether cryptozoology will validate unknown species and force science to reconsider biodiversity. The broadcast explores connections between ancient mysteries and current anomalous phenomena challenging establishment paradigms.