Bigfoot, Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster , Mothman, the list of cryptids goes on. But what exactly is cryptozoology, and how is it related to the "monsters" that we can’t explain? The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

What is cryptozoology?

Cryptozoology is the study of hidden or unknown animals, often referred to as cryptids . The field takes into account evidence from witnesses and the surrounding folklore and culture.

Unlike in traditional zoology, the animals are not scientifically recognized as their own species; instead, they exist only in the reports of those who claim to have had experiences with them.

“If you think about anything that we call a cryptid, which is basically a creature that's been reported

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