Richard Freeman | |
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Born | 1970 (age 53–54) |
Occupation(s) |
Author Journalist Lecturer Cryptozoologist |
Organization | Centre for Fortean Zoology |
Richard Freeman (born 1970) is a cryptozoologist, author, zoological journalist, and WebTV Presenter. He is also the zoological director of the Centre for Fortean Zoology (CFZ), [1] [2] and co-edits both the journal, Animals & Men [2] and several editions of the annual CFZ Yearbook.[ citation needed] Freeman has written, co-written, or edited a number of books, and has contributed widely to both Fortean and zoological magazines, as well as other newspapers and periodicals, including Fortean Times and Paranormal Magazine.[ citation needed]
He has also lectured across the UK at events such as the Fortean Times Unconvention, the Weird Weekend, Microcon [3] and at museums and universities such as the Natural History Museum, the Grant Museum of Zoology, Queen Mary, University of London and the Last Tuesday Society.[ citation needed]
Richard claims an early obsession with the classic science fiction series Doctor Who (with Jon Pertwee) had sparked an interest in all things weird. [2] [4] He studied zoology at Leeds University. [5] After school, he became a zoo keeper at Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire and became head keeper of reptiles, working with more than 400 exotic species from ants to elephants (but with a special interest in crocodilians).[ citation needed] After leaving the zoo, he worked in an exotic pet shop, a reptile rescue centre, and as a gravedigger.[ citation needed]
Whilst on holiday he learned of the CFZ and bought a copy of the Centre's journal, Animals & Men, which left him impressed enough to subscribe and begin contributing. [5] He eventually became the CFZ's Yorkshire representative, then moved to Devon to become a full-time member of the Centre.[ citation needed] He is now the zoological director [1] and co-editor of Animals & Men.[ citation needed]
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Penn & Teller: Bullshit! – Season 4 Episode 1: Cryptozoology [10]
Richard Freeman | |
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Born | 1970 (age 53–54) |
Occupation(s) |
Author Journalist Lecturer Cryptozoologist |
Organization | Centre for Fortean Zoology |
Richard Freeman (born 1970) is a cryptozoologist, author, zoological journalist, and WebTV Presenter. He is also the zoological director of the Centre for Fortean Zoology (CFZ), [1] [2] and co-edits both the journal, Animals & Men [2] and several editions of the annual CFZ Yearbook.[ citation needed] Freeman has written, co-written, or edited a number of books, and has contributed widely to both Fortean and zoological magazines, as well as other newspapers and periodicals, including Fortean Times and Paranormal Magazine.[ citation needed]
He has also lectured across the UK at events such as the Fortean Times Unconvention, the Weird Weekend, Microcon [3] and at museums and universities such as the Natural History Museum, the Grant Museum of Zoology, Queen Mary, University of London and the Last Tuesday Society.[ citation needed]
Richard claims an early obsession with the classic science fiction series Doctor Who (with Jon Pertwee) had sparked an interest in all things weird. [2] [4] He studied zoology at Leeds University. [5] After school, he became a zoo keeper at Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire and became head keeper of reptiles, working with more than 400 exotic species from ants to elephants (but with a special interest in crocodilians).[ citation needed] After leaving the zoo, he worked in an exotic pet shop, a reptile rescue centre, and as a gravedigger.[ citation needed]
Whilst on holiday he learned of the CFZ and bought a copy of the Centre's journal, Animals & Men, which left him impressed enough to subscribe and begin contributing. [5] He eventually became the CFZ's Yorkshire representative, then moved to Devon to become a full-time member of the Centre.[ citation needed] He is now the zoological director [1] and co-editor of Animals & Men.[ citation needed]
This section of a
biography of a living person needs additional
citations for
verification. (November 2018) |
Penn & Teller: Bullshit! – Season 4 Episode 1: Cryptozoology [10]