The best current evidence is that Nessie is part hoax and part confused sightings of the Scottish Otter. There is no monster. The *journalist* who started the "legend" is now trying to create a legend that sauropods are still alive in African jungles (or is that Amazonian jungles?). swf@elsegundoca.ncr.com sarima@netcom.com The peace of God be with you.