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What are cryptids? A cryptid is a mysterious creature that’s believed to exist in the world. In the real world, it might be an unknown animal or something that science hasn’t discovered yet. Most cryptids are thought to be monsters of some kind. Cryptids are animals that seem to blend in with folklore, myth, and legend. Some cryptids such as the Loch Ness monster and Bigfoot have been given names and will be synonymous with cryptozoology. Others such as Mothman or Jackalope don't have a name associated with just them but share similarities to other cryptids.

What makes these animals so fascinating is the lack of information we know about them and how often they appear in modern literature, TV shows, art, and film. Cryptid sightings often happen far away from major cities or out of sight of any humans. Cryptids can be real animals that have not yet been classified or they can be imagined beasts according to their local folklore. There are hundreds, maybe thousands of real cryptids all over the world.

Cryptids are creatures that have been described in folklore, legends, mythology, and other cultural traditions. Some are known to exist while others are only rumored. The best known cryptid is Bigfoot, but there are many others like the Loch Ness Monster, Mothman, Chupacabra, Big Foot, the Abominable Snowman, and even a few extraterrestrial creatures. Cryptids can also be living fossils, animals that have survived for millions of years, such as the coelacanth.

Let's look at the most popular Cryptids. How many have you seen?

Bigfoot – Sasquatch – Yeti – Wood Ape – Skunk Ape – Yowie – Almasty

Chupacabra – Mothman - Ogopogo - Nguoi Rung - Loveland Frogs - The Dover Demon - The Jersey Devil - Popobawa

The Abominable Snowman – Orang Pendek – The Himalayan Yeti - Mountain Gorilla – The Congo Gorilla – Fouke Monster

Dragon/Ogre/Giant Lizard – Mokele Mbembe – Banjo-Three Kingdoms -.

Loch Ness Monster – Mokele-Mbembe - Sea Serpent - Chimaera - Serpent Man

Shaman's Bag Monster – Lake Champlain Monster – La Llorona – Chupacabra

A cryptozoologist (also cryptozoology) is someone who studies, collects, and documents information about cryptids. A cryptozoologist may be called in to investigate reports of cryptids or occasionally may be asked to study or document information about a particular cryptid. Even though cryptozoologists are scientists, most of them do not specialize in any one area of study.

Cryptozoology started as an informal branch of natural history, but later it has become an academic field with its own society and meetings. It encourages the study of all forms of animal life; however, it is popular mainly among amateur zoologists. Zoology is the science that deals with animals and their origins, with their behavior and adaptations to their environments.

The term “cryptid” comes from the Greek word for hidden or secret, and it refers to a creature whose existence is unknown, and which has not been observed by humans. Cryptids have also been called “mysterious animals” and “unidentified animals.” Some cryptids have been scientifically verified, while others have never been proven to exist. Some cryptids are animals, while others are thought to be supernatural beings, such as ghosts and monsters. What do cryptids look like? Cryptids vary in size from small mammals to large creatures. Some cryptids are known for their unusual appearance.

Although cryptids are sometimes called "fantastic beasts" or "miraculous creatures", they are not generally regarded as supernatural by mainstream science, nor are they generally considered to be part of any religion or mythology. There are two different types of cryptids: known and unknown. Known cryptids are animals that have been observed by non-scientists at least once, usually in the form of a photograph or videotape. Unknown cryptids have only been reported and only verifiable evidence is available.

Cryptozoology is sometimes called "the study of hidden animals.” People who become interested in this field of study usually become dedicated to searching for new cryptids and trying to solve the mystery of current ones.