Despite the macabre nature of its name, this
classification involves creatures that are believed to be alive, but are
presently unconfirmed by science. The
ubiquitous example is, of course, the Loch Ness Monster. Even though it supposedly does not exist,
there is a picture of it –
You’ve probably all seen this picture
before, but I guarantee it has probably done more for tourism in the Scottish
Highlands than it has done to advance the studies of Cryptozoology. It is probably more realistic to assume that
if such a creature exists, it is most likely an example of a relic left over
from a long-lost generation of plesiosaurs.
There are literally hundreds of
“cryptids” thought to be in existence at this present moment, though evidence
of such a claim is scarce. Some of the
more famous ones include: Bigfoot, Werewolves, and Trolls.
Here’s a rather amusing montage of
“cryptids” on youtube that’s certainly a farce, but it has over 7 million
views…so what do I know?
