Marc Wolfgang Miller facts for kids
Marc Edward Wolfgang Miller is an American doctor, explorer, and author. He was born in Lancaster, Ohio. Dr. Miller is a special kind of doctor called a neuropsychologist. This means he studies how the brain works and how it affects our behavior and thoughts. For 25 years, he was the head of neuropsychology at Good Samaritan Hospital. Now, he has his own private practice where he helps people.
Marc Miller is also a famous explorer! He has led more than 30 trips all over the world with his friend Bill Cacciolfi. They search for rare or even animals that people think are extinct (meaning they no longer exist). Jack Hanna, a well-known animal expert, once said that Marc is a true adventurer and one of the greatest explorers of our time.
Exploring the World
Marc Miller is a special member of the famous Explorers Club in New York City. This club is for people who are extreme adventurers and explorers. His many trips have led to important scientific discoveries. These findings have even helped provide clues about animals that might be extinct.
In 2005, the Walt Disney Company asked Dr. Miller for his advice when they were creating a new ride called Expedition Everest. They even used photos he took during his journey in the Himalayas while he was researching the Yeti. The Yeti is a mysterious creature that some people believe lives in the mountains.
Books About Adventures
Dr. Miller has written three books about his amazing adventures in cryptozoology. Cryptozoology is the study of hidden or unknown animals, like the Yeti or the Loch Ness Monster. His first two books, Chasing Legends and The Legend Continues, are no longer being printed. In 2011, he published his third book, Legends in Cryptozoology. This book shares stories from his adventures over 30 years.
His most recent big trip was to a faraway part of India. There, he was looking for a creature called the buru and also for something called the Sacred Brass Plates.
Other Important Work
Besides exploring and writing, Marc Miller also gives talks and has appeared on television and radio shows. He has written many articles for magazines and scientific journals. He has also traveled with the International Medical Corps to countries that have been affected by war, helping people who need medical care.
Marc is a founding member of Hospice Fairhope, an organization that helps people who are very sick. He is also an officer there. He was also a founding member and past president of A Special Wish Foundation, which helps make wishes come true for children with serious illnesses.
Marc Miller's Books
- Chasing Legends: An Adventurer's Diary, published by Adventures Unlimited Press in 1990.
- The Legends Continue: Adventures in Cryptozoology, published by Adventures Unlimited Press in 1998.
- Legends in Cryptozoology, published in 2011 by Nordenfjord World University - Denmark.
