What is ivan t sanderson?

Ivan T. Sanderson was a British-born naturalist, writer, and researcher who spent most of his life in the United States. He was born on January 30, 1911, in Edinburgh, Scotland, and grew up in British Guyana. Sanderson attended Eton College and Cambridge University, where he studied natural sciences.

Sanderson was known for his work in the field of cryptozoology, which is the study of unknown or mythical animals. He believed that many creatures, such as the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot, were real and that they could be discovered through careful observation and investigation.

Sanderson was the founder of the Society for the Investigation of the Unexplained, which later became the International Fortean Organization. He wrote many books and articles on natural history and cryptozoology, including "Abominable Snowmen: Legend Come to Life" and "More Things."

Sanderson died on February 19, 1973, in Warren, Vermont, at the age of 62. His work continues to inspire and fascinate people interested in the mysteries of the natural world.