Cryptozoology: Could Unexplained Creatures Be Real?

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what is cryptozoology 2 Bigfoot is one of many mysterious creatures whose existence has not been proven These creatures are known as cryptids This term covers all kinds of unknown species The study of cryptids is called cryptozoology Cryptids have been puzzling humans for centuries Legends of cryptids exist all over the world Some involve bipedal beasts scaly serpents and prehistoric dinosaurs These creatures lurk in lakes in forests and on mountains Belief in cryptids is based largely on witness reports Many people have claimed to encounter a cryptid Some of these people have taken photos or videos to support their claims Others have even presented hairs or other body parts thought to belong to a cryptid Cryptozoologists study evidence of cryptids They try to find out if the creature is really part of an unknown species They also determine whether the creature could be a known species or one thought to be extinct Until a creature is scientifically identified it remains a cryptid 6