Ken Gerhard is a cryptozoologist and field investigator for the Centre for Fortean Zoology as well as a fellow of the
Pangea Institute and consultant for various research groups. He has investigated reports of
cryptids and mysterious animals around the world including
Bigfoot, the
Loch Ness Monster, the
Chupacabra,
Mothman,
Thunderbirds and
Werewolves.
In addition to co-hosting the History Channel series Missing in Alaska, he has appeared in three episodes of the television series
MonsterQuest (History Channel) and was featured in the History Channel special "The Real Wolfman". Gerhard's other appearances include
Ancient Aliens (History Channel), Legend Hunters (Travel Channel),
The Unexplained Files (Science Channel), Paranatural (National Geographic), True Monsters (History Channel),
Weird or What? with William Shatner (Syfy),
Monsters and Mysteries in America (Destination America), True Supernatural (Destination America), Ultimate Encounters (truTV), Monster Project (Nat Geo Wild) and
Shipping Wars (A&E).
His credits include appearances on several news broadcasts,
Coast to Coast AM, and Ireland's
Newstalk, as well as being featured in various books, DVDs and in articles by the
Associated Press,
Houston Chronicle and
Tampa Tribune. Gerhard has contributed to trade publications including
Fate Magazine, Animals and Men, Cryptid Culture, The Journal of the British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club and Bigfoot Times.
He currently lectures and exhibits at events across the United States.