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Cryptozoology is the study of animals that are rumored or suspected to exist, but for which conclusive proof is still missing; the term also includes the study of animals generally considered extinct, but which are still 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.
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Invention of the term cryptozoology (adding the Greek prefix kryptós, or "hidden" to zoology to mean "the study of hidden animals") is often attributed to zoologist Bernard Heuvelmans. However, Heuvelmans himself (in his book In the Wake of Sea Serpents) attributes coinage of the term to the late Scottish explorer and adventurer Ivan T. Sanderson. Heuvelmans' 1955 book, On The Track of Unknown Animals traces the scholarly origins of the discipline to Anthonid Cornelis Oudemans and his 1892 study, The Great Sea Serpent. Loren Coleman, the modern popularizer of cryptozoology, has chronicled the history and personalities of the science in his books. More on [ Cryptozoology ]
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Cryptomundo - Blog of Loren Coleman, Rick Noll, and Craig Woolheater. Includes late breaking news, educational articles, facts, and funnies.
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The Cryptid Zoo - Offers an extensive, cross-linked list of cryptids, including descriptions and information, sorted alphabetically and by type. Provides an interactive cryptid map, links, and a list of publications and organizations.
Meta Description: [ A guide to the science of cryptozoology and the creatures it studies, from Bigfoot to the giant vampire bat. ]
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Amazing Creatures - A discussion forum for cryptid news and information.
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American Monsters - Includes information, pictures, sightings, maps, links, and an e-store.
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British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club - Provides information about the club and their efforts in the field of cryptozoology.
Celedriel's Realm - Sightings and photographs of faeries, elves, mermaids, water spirits, dragons, unicorns, sea and lake monsters, bigfoot, winged beasts and other strange and unknown creatures.
Crypto-Blog - A blog that includes news and reports on the subject.
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Cryptozoological Realms - Offers links, lists of researchers and organizations, index of cryptids sorted by animal or country, and descriptions.
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Cryptozoology - Contains information on the study of hidden animals, and information on various cryptids such as Bigfoot, Yeti, and other less well known creatures.
Cryptozoology Links - A massive collection of cryptozoology related links. By Philip R. Pib Burns.
Meta Description: [ Pib's Collection of Cryptozoology Resources ]
Cryptozoology.com - Includes forums, news, articles, pictures, links, and cryptofiction.
Meta Description: [ Cryptozoology.com - The online resource for cryptozoology, cryptids, and other mysterious creatures. ]
Cryptozoology.org - Discussion board broken down by topic and cryptid. Includes current news, theories, and general cryptozoology discussion.
Meta Description: [ Cryptozoology Forum - Hidden / Unknown Creatures News, Views, Sightings/Encounters & Talk ]
Culture Jammer's Encyclopedia: Cryptozoology - Takes a skeptical view of cryptozoology, grouping the subject with paranormal claims.
Meta Description: [ All sorts of fantastic beasties of a doubtful nature ]
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Darken Souls - Offers pictures and information about cryptids as well as things like werewolves and vampires.
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DevilMonkeys - Discussion group about various cryptids.
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Farshores Crypto Dimension - Offers regularly updated cryptozoology news, articles, and images from around the world.
Meta Description: [ Regular updates of cryptozoological news from around the world. ]
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GUST Zoology: A World of Undiscovered Animals - The Global Underwater Search Team. In English or Swedish.
Joe's Cryptozoology Pages - Includes interviews, articles, and basic information.
La Bete du Gevaudan - Collection of writings about the Beast of Gevaudan or Auvignon, a real life monster that has killed at least 100 people in France.
Strange Ark - Includes articles, reprints, cryptofiction, biofortean information, and links.
Meta Description: [ Cryptozoology, strange animals, and unusual natural history. ]
Taking A Hard Look At Cryptozoology - A collection of cryptozoology related articles. By Ben S. Roesch.
The CryptoWeb - Information and pictures on many cryptids, as well as some in-depth articles. By Andrew D. Gable.
The CryptoZoo - Contains articles and a variety of cryptids, a definition of cryptozoology, theories, classifications, an image gallery, important cryptozoologists, and references.
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The Cryptozoologist - Discusses some unknown creatures, and details the pursuit of these species by Loren Coleman, author and editor of The Cryptozoologist, and Cryptozoology A to Z.
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The Cryptozoology Web Ring - Join the webring or see a list of member sites.
Meta Description: [ A webring for those Netizens who've made sites devoted to cryptozoology, the study of unknown animals. ]
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The Mysterious Thunderbird Photo Investigation - A discussion of the famous 1890s thunderbird photo.
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The People Behind Cryptozoology - Offers short biographies on well know cryptozoologists.
The Shadowlands - Includes pictures and information on bigfoot, sea serpents, lake monsters, and other cryptids.
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Virtual Institute of Cryptozoology - Discussions on all aspects of Cryptozoology. In French and English.
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Weird Wisconsin Creatures - Stories of strange and cryptozoological creatures troubling Wisconsin residents.
Wyrdology - Offers an introduction to the study of unknown creatures, including details on various cryptids, and cryptozoology news.
Meta Description: [ An introduction to cryptozoology - the study of hidden animals and unknown creatures, otherwise known as cryptids ]
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