Cryptids are animals or other beings that cryptozoologists believe may exist somewhere in the wild, but whose present existence is disputed or unsubstantiated by science. Cryptozoology is a pseudoscience and has been widely critiqued by scientists.

2020年12月12日 · Bigfoot, Nessie the Loch Ness Monster (yes, she has a name!), the Jersey Devil, El Chupacabra, Mothman, and werewolves are just a few of the many creatures that are studied in the world of cryptozoology.

2010年12月21日 · Cryptozoology is the study of animals that are rumored to exist. Such creatures are called "cryptids." Some, like the gorilla, giant squid and okapi, are no longer hearsay and legend but real...

2023年9月13日 · Cryptozoology is the study of creatures whose existence has yet to be—or else cannot entirely be—proved or disproved by science. These creatures, known collectively as cryptids, include...

While biologists regularly identify new species, cryptozoologists often focus on creatures from the folkloric record. Most famously, these include the Loch Ness Monster, Champ (folklore), Bigfoot, the chupacabra, as well as other "imposing beasts that could be labeled as monsters".

2023年8月1日 · Cryptozoology is the study of creatures that are rumored to exist, but whose existence has not been substantiated using the scientific method. These include new species and legendary beasts such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster, as well as other lesser-known animals and entities around the world.

2020年10月7日 · The evidence of creatures whose existence is uncertain is studied by cryptozoology, a science researching presumable proof of animals considered extinct or out of this world, which are still occasionally reported as seen in diverse locations.

2024年9月8日 · A timeline of key moments in cryptozoology's history, tracking significant sightings, cultural milestones, and scientific breakthroughs in the field of study of hidden or unknown animals. From giant sea serpents to mysterious hominids, stories of strange beasts have fascinated humanity for centuries.

2024年2月26日 · Cryptozoology studies unconfirmed and unobserved animals not recognized by conventional science. These animals go by the term cryptid. Cryptozoologists are people who look for cryptids in an attempt to prove their existence.

2024年12月20日 · The scope of cryptozoology is vast, covering creatures of various forms and origins. Some cryptids are rooted in longstanding folklore and indigenous legends, such as the Yeti of the Himalayas or the Australian Bunyip.