Cryptozoologist
What Is Cryptozoology?
Cryptozoology is the search for species that have not yet been proven to exist and living organisms that have been considered extinct. They spend time anyalizing data which they have collected from their work researching possible sightings. Crypotozoologist investigate animals that have been sighted outside their territory, have strange behavior, or appear different.
Cryptids are the animals that cryptozoologist investigate. The most famous cryptids are Bigfoot, Chupacabra, Loch Ness Monster, Yeti, and The Jersey Devil.
Experience Skills Needed
Education
Cryptozoology is not considered a career, but a hobby. This makes no pay and you can`t take a college class on this subject.
What Did I Find Interesting about this Career?
Giant Squid
The Giant Squid was believed to relate to the legends of the Kraken. The Giant Squid was first photographed in 2004.
Okapi
The Okapi was discovered in 1901.
Komodo Dragon
Before 1912 , the Komodo Dragon was considered a cryptid.
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Bibliography
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Fun Facts
Criticism
Scientist crtiticize cryptozoology because cryptozoologist do not follow the scientific method in their study. Cryptozoologist also base their reasearch on fables, sightnings, and myths. There is no proof that the creatues cryptozoologist investigate, even exsisted.
I think that cryptozoologists` has been helpful in discovering many creatures thought to be lengends.
Loch Ness Monster
The Loch Ness Monster, nicknamed Nessie, lives in the waters of Loch Ness, Scotland. The last sighting was in 2009.
Yeti Footprint
The Yeti or Abominable Snowman is another version of Bigfoot. The Yeti lives in the Himalayas.
Bigfoot Sighting
Bigfoot, also called sasquatch, is an ape-like creature that lives in the forest of the United States.