 Many strange fish were reported by pioneer ocean explorer William Beebe.
Illustration: Bill Rebsamen
 Steller’s sea cow, believed hunted to extinction in the 18th Century.
Illustration: Bill Rebsamen
 The mimic octopus and its relative, the “Wonderpus.” Illustration: Bill Rebsamen
 The mystery cat, called mngwa or nunda, feared in East Africa. Illustration: Bill Rebsamen
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