Cryptozoology

Cryptozoology is the study of rumored animals that are presumed (at least by the researcher) to exist, but for which conclusive proof does not yet exist, or for animals which are generally considered extinct, but are occasionally reported. Those who study or search for such animals are called cryptozoologists, while the hypothetical creatures involved are referred to by some as "cryptids", a term coined by John Wall in 1983.

See also

• Cryptids
• Index of fictional species
• Legendary creature
• List of legendary creatures
• List of notable cryptozoologists
• Important publications in cryptozoology
• Monster
• cryptic (zoology) - animals that are difficult to observe due to their behaviour or camouflage

Related studies:

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• cryptotaxonomy
• paleocryptoanthropology
• xenobiology

Due to some fields of study in cryptozoology, see also pseudoscience and protoscience.

Related Topics:
Pseudoscience - Protoscience

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