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Cryptozoology (from Greek: κρυπτός, kryptós, "hidden"; ζῷον, zôon, "animal"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge" or "study" – c.f. zoology) is the search for animals believed to exist, but for which conclusive evidence is missing. The field also includes the search for known animals believed to be extinct.
People who study or search for such animals are called cryptozoologists, while the hypothetical creatures involved are sometimes called "cryptids", a term coined by John Wall in 1983.[1]
Another notable book on the subject is Willy Ley's Exotic Zoology (1959). Ley was best known for his writings on rocketry and related topics, but he was trained in paleontology, and did write a number of books about animals. Ley's collection Exotic Zoology is of some interest to cryptozoology, as he discusses the Yeti and sea serpents, as well as relict dinosaurs. The book's first section ("Myth?") entertains the possibility that some legendary creatures (like the sirrush, the unicorn or the cyclops) might be based on actual animals (or misinterpretation of animals and/or their remains). The most rigorously scientific analyses of cryptids can be found in the works of British zoologist and cryptozoologist Dr Karl Shuker, who has published 12 books and countless articles on numerous cryptozoological subjects since the mid-1980s.
Many cryptozoologists strive for legitimacy – some of them are respected scientists in other fields – and discoveries of previously unknown animals are often subject to great attention. However, cryptozoology per se has never been fully embraced by the scientific community. One can not earn a degree in cryptozoology from any college or university. Some cryptozoologists align themselves with more scientifically rigorous fields like zoology, while others tend toward an anthropological slant or even a Fortean perspective – however, cryptozoology is often considered a pseudoscience by skeptical mainstream zoologists and biologists .
Most criticism – and occasional ridicule – from the scientific mainstream is directed at proponents for the existence of the more "famous" mega-fauna cryptids (like Bigfoot, the Yeti or the Loch Ness Monster), whose existence is generally regarded as highly unlikely. As historian Mike Dash[5] notes, few scientists doubt there are thousands of unknown animals, particularly invertebrates, awaiting discovery. However, most cryptozoologists are uninterested in researching and cataloging newly-discovered species of ants or beetles. As Dash writes, cryptozoologists focus their efforts towards "more elusive" creatures that have often defied decades' work aimed at confirming their existence, and which are furthermore regarded by mainstream scientists as the animals least likely to remain undetected. Mainstream scientific skeptics have argued that larger cryptids such as Bigfoot would not only have to evade close contact with humans to remain undiscovered, but would have to do so in great numbers in order to maintain a viable breeding population and gene pool of perhaps hundreds of the supposed creatures[6]. Despite cryptid sightings reported all over the world, and the supposed creatures' significant size, no unambiguous physical evidence (such as a specimen) has ever been presented of the more sensational cryptids.
Sceptics also assert[7] that the legendary lake "monsters" thought to be prehistoric reptiles would have to live undetected even in lakes too cold for any known aquatic reptiles – and with too little space and food to sustain a viable population. Aquatic animals with lungs like mammals and plesiosaurs would need to surface for air, making their ability to remain undetected very unlikely.
However, cryptozoologists do point out that much of the planet remains unexplored, especially deep oceans, and cryptozoological claims about oceanic species may be given more credence. By plotting the discovery rate of new species, Paxton[8] found that as many as 47 large oceanic species remain undiscovered. Indeed, the comparatively recent discoveries of the Coelacanth and the megamouth shark show that large deep-sea animals can remain undetected.
Cryptozoology supporters have noted that in the early days of western exploration of the world, many native tales of unknown animals initially dismissed as superstition by western scientists, were later proven to have a basis in biological fact<ref name="Coleman_1999" />, and that many unfamiliar animals, when initially reported, were considered hoaxes, delusions or misidentifications<ref name="Coleman_1999" />: the platypus, giant squid, mountain gorilla, grizzly-polar bear hybrid and Komodo dragon are but a few creatures whose existence was denied by reputable scientists, who often refused to consider the evidence seriously.
Supporters also argue<ref name="Coleman_1999" /> that the mainstream scientific response to much cryptozoology represents a frustrating paradox or Catch 22: sceptics often cite a lack of peer reviewed articles on cryptozoological subjects in their rejections of the subject, yet, simultaneously, scientific journals – the main forum for evaluation of scientific claims – mostly refuse to publish articles on cryptozoological matters. Additionally, supporters often argue<ref name="Coleman_1999" /> that evidence is evaluated not on its merits or failings, but rather based on ad hominem opinions of researchers, or on prevailing paradigms or world views. For example, scientists like Grover Krantz and Jeff Meldrum have cited ample physical evidence that they contend strongly supports the reality of Bigfoot. Yet despite the fact that Krantz and Meldrum are recognized experts in their fields, their arguments regarding Bigfoot have largely been ignored by other scientists. Another well-attested cryptid that was largely ignored by scientists was the so-called Minnesota Iceman of the 1960s[9], purportedly an unidentified hominid corpse inspected by two recognized experts, Sanderson and Huevelmans, who offered detailed descriptions and photos of the creature; despite their efforts and evangelizing the case, very few scientists expressed an interest. Sceptics of cryptozoolgy counter that their scepticism regarding the subject prevents an unwarranted flood of misidentified animal sightings attributed to cryptids.
As in other fields, cryptozoologists are often responsible for disproving their own objects of study. For example, some cryptozoologists have collected evidence that disputes the validity of some facets of the Bigfoot/Sasquatch phenomenon.[10]
There are several animals cited as examples for continuing cryptozoological efforts:
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People who study or search for such animals are called cryptozoologists, while the hypothetical creatures involved are sometimes called "cryptids", a term coined by John Wall in 1983.[1]
Overview
Invention of the term "cryptozoology" is often attributed to noted zoologist Bernard Heuvelmans. But in his book, In the Wake of Sea Serpents, Heuvelmans attributes coinage of the term to the late Scottish explorer and adventurer Ivan T. Sanderson.[2] Heuvelmans' 1955 book, On the Track of Unknown Animals, traces the scholarly origins of the discipline to Anthonid Cornelis Oudemans[3] and his 1892 study, The Great Sea Serpent. Heuvelmans argued that cryptozoology should be undertaken with scientific rigor, but with an , interdisciplinary approach. He also stressed that attention should be given to local, urban and folkloric sources regarding such creatures. While often layered in unlikely and fantastic elements, folktales can have small grains of truth and important information regarding these organisms. Loren Coleman, a modern popularizer of cryptozoology, has chronicled the history and personalities of the science in his books.[4]Another notable book on the subject is Willy Ley's Exotic Zoology (1959). Ley was best known for his writings on rocketry and related topics, but he was trained in paleontology, and did write a number of books about animals. Ley's collection Exotic Zoology is of some interest to cryptozoology, as he discusses the Yeti and sea serpents, as well as relict dinosaurs. The book's first section ("Myth?") entertains the possibility that some legendary creatures (like the sirrush, the unicorn or the cyclops) might be based on actual animals (or misinterpretation of animals and/or their remains). The most rigorously scientific analyses of cryptids can be found in the works of British zoologist and cryptozoologist Dr Karl Shuker, who has published 12 books and countless articles on numerous cryptozoological subjects since the mid-1980s.
Mainstream science and cryptozoology
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Many cryptozoologists strive for legitimacy – some of them are respected scientists in other fields – and discoveries of previously unknown animals are often subject to great attention. However, cryptozoology per se has never been fully embraced by the scientific community. One can not earn a degree in cryptozoology from any college or university. Some cryptozoologists align themselves with more scientifically rigorous fields like zoology, while others tend toward an anthropological slant or even a Fortean perspective – however, cryptozoology is often considered a pseudoscience by skeptical mainstream zoologists and biologists .
Most criticism – and occasional ridicule – from the scientific mainstream is directed at proponents for the existence of the more "famous" mega-fauna cryptids (like Bigfoot, the Yeti or the Loch Ness Monster), whose existence is generally regarded as highly unlikely. As historian Mike Dash[5] notes, few scientists doubt there are thousands of unknown animals, particularly invertebrates, awaiting discovery. However, most cryptozoologists are uninterested in researching and cataloging newly-discovered species of ants or beetles. As Dash writes, cryptozoologists focus their efforts towards "more elusive" creatures that have often defied decades' work aimed at confirming their existence, and which are furthermore regarded by mainstream scientists as the animals least likely to remain undetected. Mainstream scientific skeptics have argued that larger cryptids such as Bigfoot would not only have to evade close contact with humans to remain undiscovered, but would have to do so in great numbers in order to maintain a viable breeding population and gene pool of perhaps hundreds of the supposed creatures[6]. Despite cryptid sightings reported all over the world, and the supposed creatures' significant size, no unambiguous physical evidence (such as a specimen) has ever been presented of the more sensational cryptids.
Sceptics also assert[7] that the legendary lake "monsters" thought to be prehistoric reptiles would have to live undetected even in lakes too cold for any known aquatic reptiles – and with too little space and food to sustain a viable population. Aquatic animals with lungs like mammals and plesiosaurs would need to surface for air, making their ability to remain undetected very unlikely.
However, cryptozoologists do point out that much of the planet remains unexplored, especially deep oceans, and cryptozoological claims about oceanic species may be given more credence. By plotting the discovery rate of new species, Paxton[8] found that as many as 47 large oceanic species remain undiscovered. Indeed, the comparatively recent discoveries of the Coelacanth and the megamouth shark show that large deep-sea animals can remain undetected.
Cryptozoology supporters have noted that in the early days of western exploration of the world, many native tales of unknown animals initially dismissed as superstition by western scientists, were later proven to have a basis in biological fact<ref name="Coleman_1999" />, and that many unfamiliar animals, when initially reported, were considered hoaxes, delusions or misidentifications<ref name="Coleman_1999" />: the platypus, giant squid, mountain gorilla, grizzly-polar bear hybrid and Komodo dragon are but a few creatures whose existence was denied by reputable scientists, who often refused to consider the evidence seriously.
Supporters also argue<ref name="Coleman_1999" /> that the mainstream scientific response to much cryptozoology represents a frustrating paradox or Catch 22: sceptics often cite a lack of peer reviewed articles on cryptozoological subjects in their rejections of the subject, yet, simultaneously, scientific journals – the main forum for evaluation of scientific claims – mostly refuse to publish articles on cryptozoological matters. Additionally, supporters often argue<ref name="Coleman_1999" /> that evidence is evaluated not on its merits or failings, but rather based on ad hominem opinions of researchers, or on prevailing paradigms or world views. For example, scientists like Grover Krantz and Jeff Meldrum have cited ample physical evidence that they contend strongly supports the reality of Bigfoot. Yet despite the fact that Krantz and Meldrum are recognized experts in their fields, their arguments regarding Bigfoot have largely been ignored by other scientists. Another well-attested cryptid that was largely ignored by scientists was the so-called Minnesota Iceman of the 1960s[9], purportedly an unidentified hominid corpse inspected by two recognized experts, Sanderson and Huevelmans, who offered detailed descriptions and photos of the creature; despite their efforts and evangelizing the case, very few scientists expressed an interest. Sceptics of cryptozoolgy counter that their scepticism regarding the subject prevents an unwarranted flood of misidentified animal sightings attributed to cryptids.
As in other fields, cryptozoologists are often responsible for disproving their own objects of study. For example, some cryptozoologists have collected evidence that disputes the validity of some facets of the Bigfoot/Sasquatch phenomenon.[10]
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- The Coelacanth, a "living fossil" which represents an order of fish believed to have been extinct for 65 million years, was identified from a specimen found in a fishing net in 1938 off the coast of South Africa. (The coelacanth was well known to Comoros fishermen as the Gombessa, but unknown to scientists). According to Dash[11], the Coelacanth is a good case for paying close attention to natives' knowledge of animals: though the fish's survival was a complete surprise to outsiders, it was so well known to locals that natives commonly used the fish's rough scales as a sort of sandpaper.
- There was a 1976 discovery of the previously unknown megamouth shark, discovered off Oahu, Hawaii, when it became entangled in a ship's anchor. Some have cautioned against applying the "megamouth analogy" too broadly to hypothetical creatures, noting that while "the megamouth does show that the oceans have a lot of secrets left to reveal ... the Megamouth is a deepwater fish, easily hidden in the world's oceans, and not comparable with other creatures reported, such as surviving marine reptiles. While the Megamouth is not a useful analogy to support the existence of marine 'cryptids' in general, it does demonstrate the resistance of science to identify new large species of marine animals without a corpse. Sightings of Megamouths now number approximately one a year. Before the discovery, one could argue this consistent sighting record was also present, but that the sightings were ignored or discredited as of some other animal."[12]
- The 2003 discovery of the remains of Homo floresiensis, a descendent of Homo erectus, took the anthropological community completely by surprise. Legends of a strikingly similar creature, called Ebu Gogo by the natives of Flores, persisted as late as the nineteenth century, but it was not until 2003 before the fossil remains of this species were actually found. In addition, human folklore is full of references to small forest people, called dwarves, elves, fairies, gnomes, leprechauns or menehune.
List of Cryptids
See also
- Cryptid
- Cryptobotany
- List of megafauna recently discovered
- List of fictional species
- Legendary creature
- List of legendary creatures
- List of notable figures in cryptozoology
- Monster
- Cryptic (zoology) - animals that are difficult to observe due to their behaviour or camouflage
- Pseudoscience and protoscience - due to some fields of study in cryptozoology
- Xenobiology
Notes and references
1. ^ Coleman, Loren and Clark, Jerome.Cryptozoology A to Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras, and Other Authentic Mysteries of Nature. New York: Fireside/Simon and Schuster, 1999
2. ^ Heuvelmans, Bernard. In the Wake of the Sea-Serpents. New York: Hill and Wang, 1968.
3. ^ *Heuvelmans, Bernard. On The Track Of Unknown Animals. :-(New York: Hill and Wang, 1959.
4. ^ Coleman, Loren. Tom Slick: True Life Encounters in Cryptozoology. Fresno, California: Craven Street Books/Linden Press, 2002.
5. ^ Dash, Mike, Borderlands: The Ultimate Exploration of the Unknown, Overlook Press, 2000
6. ^ [1]
7. ^ Sjögren, Bengt, Berömda vidunder, Settern, 1980, ISBN 91-7586-023-6 (Swedish)
8. ^ Paxton, C. G. M. 1998. A cumulative species description curve for large open water marine animals. Journal of the Marine Biologists Association, U.K. 78, 1389-1391.
9. ^ see Coleman and Clark, 1999, and the Minnesota Iceman page for more information
10. ^ see The Sasquatch and other unknown hominoids; Markotic, Vladimir and Grover Krantz, editors; Calgary : Western Publishers, 1984; and The Scientist looks at the Sasquatch II, Sprague, Roderick and Grover S. Krantz, editors; and Napier, John Russel Bigfoot : the yeti and sasquatch in myth and reality New York : Dutton, 1973, c1972
11. ^ Dash, Mike, Borderlands: The Ultimate Exploration of the Unknown, Overlook Press, 2000
12. ^ [2]
2. ^ Heuvelmans, Bernard. In the Wake of the Sea-Serpents. New York: Hill and Wang, 1968.
3. ^ *Heuvelmans, Bernard. On The Track Of Unknown Animals. :-(New York: Hill and Wang, 1959.
4. ^ Coleman, Loren. Tom Slick: True Life Encounters in Cryptozoology. Fresno, California: Craven Street Books/Linden Press, 2002.
5. ^ Dash, Mike, Borderlands: The Ultimate Exploration of the Unknown, Overlook Press, 2000
6. ^ [1]
7. ^ Sjögren, Bengt, Berömda vidunder, Settern, 1980, ISBN 91-7586-023-6 (Swedish)
8. ^ Paxton, C. G. M. 1998. A cumulative species description curve for large open water marine animals. Journal of the Marine Biologists Association, U.K. 78, 1389-1391.
9. ^ see Coleman and Clark, 1999, and the Minnesota Iceman page for more information
10. ^ see The Sasquatch and other unknown hominoids; Markotic, Vladimir and Grover Krantz, editors; Calgary : Western Publishers, 1984; and The Scientist looks at the Sasquatch II, Sprague, Roderick and Grover S. Krantz, editors; and Napier, John Russel Bigfoot : the yeti and sasquatch in myth and reality New York : Dutton, 1973, c1972
11. ^ Dash, Mike, Borderlands: The Ultimate Exploration of the Unknown, Overlook Press, 2000
12. ^ [2]
Further reading
- Arment, Chad. Cryptozoology: Science & Speculation. Landisville, Penn.: Coachwhip, 2004.
- Arment, Chad, ed. Cryptozoology and the Investigation of Lesser-Known Mystery Animals. Landisville, Penn.: Coachwhip, 2006.
- Bille, Matthew. Rumors of Existence. Surrey, B.C.: Hancock, 1995.
- Clark, Jerome. Unexplained! 347 Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences, and Puzzling Physical Phenomena. Detroit: Visible Ink Press, 1993.
- Coghlan, Ronan. Cryptosup. Bangor: Xiphos, 2005.
- Coghlan, Ronan. Dictionary of Cryptozoology. Bangor: Xiphos, 2004.
- Coghlan, Ronan. Further Cryptozoology. Bangor: Xiphos, 2007.
- Coleman, Loren. "Bigfoot! The True Story of Apes in America". New York: Simon and Schuster, 2003.
- Coleman, Loren. "Tom Slick: True Life Encounters in Cryptozoology". Fresno: Linden Press, 2002.
- Coleman, Loren and Jerome Clark. "Cryptozoology: A to Z". New York: Simon and Schuster, 1999.
- Eberhart, George M. Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology. 2 vols. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, 2002.
- Newton, Michael. Encyclopedia of Cryptozoology: A Global Guide to Hidden Animals and Their Pursuers. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, 2005.
- Radford, Benjamin and Joe Nickell. "Lake Monster Mysteries: Investigating the World's Most Elusive Creatures." Lexington, KY: University Press of Kentucky, 2006.
- Shuker, Karl. In Search of Prehistoric Survivors. London: Blandford, 1995.
- Shuker, Karl. From Flying Toads To Snakes With Wings. St. Paul, Minnesota: Llewellyn, 1997.
- Shuker, Karl. The Beasts That Hide From Man: Seeking the World's Last Undiscovered Animals. New York: Paraview Press, 2003.
- Weidensaul, Scott. The Ghost with Trembling Wings: Science, Wishful Thinking, and the Search for Lost Species. New York: North Point Press, 2002.
- Arnold, Neil. MONSTER! The A-Z Of Zooform Phenomena. Bideford: CFZ Press, 2007.
External links
Organizations
- Bates College: Cryptozoology Out Of Time Place Scale
- British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club
- Centre for Fortean Zoology
- GUST- Global Underwater Search Team (Swedish, English)
- The International Society of Cryptozoology (archived website)
- Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society
- http://www.freewebs.com/standingjack/index.htm The Legend of Standing Jack
Lists and monster directories
- Cryptomundo Latest news on cryptozoology
- American Monsters
- The Global Lake Monster Database
- The Cryptid Zoo
- Cryptozoolgical Realms
- Cryptozoology.com
- Loren Coleman The Cryptozoologist
- Cryptozoology links
- Open Directory Project - Cryptozoology
- Planet Cryptozoology
- Cryptozoology Articles - The study of cryptids
- The Shadowlands
- Strangeark
- New Zealand Cryptozoology
- MONSTER! The A-Z Of Zooform Phenomena
- MONSTERS OF KENT
- BEASTS OF LONDON
- Cryptoworld Cryptozoology and Fortean News
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Cryptids are creatures presumed extinct, hypothetical species, or creatures known from anecdotal evidence and/or other evidence insufficient to prove their existence with scientific certainty. The term "cryptid" was first coined in 1983 by John Wall.
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Anthonid (Antoon) Cornelis Oudemans (Nov 12 1858, Batavia - Jan 14 1943, Arnhem) was a Dutch zoologist.
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Sea Serpent
A sea serpent from Olaus Magnus's book
History of the Northern Peoples (1555).
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A sea serpent from Olaus Magnus's book
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Loren Coleman, MSW, is an author of books on wide-ranging topics including sociology and cryptozoology.
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Yeti
Purported Yeti scalp at Khumjung monastery
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Name: Yeti
AKA: Abominable Snowman
Migoi, Meh-teh et al.
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Purported Yeti scalp at Khumjung monastery
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Sea Serpent
A sea serpent from Olaus Magnus's book
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Grouping: Legendary Creature
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A sea serpent from Olaus Magnus's book
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Sirrush
Sirrush bas-relief in the Pergamon Museum.
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Mythology: Babylonian mythology
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Sirrush bas-relief in the Pergamon Museum.
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Dr. Karl P. N. Shuker (born 1959) is a British zoologist living in the West Midlands, England. He is currently working as a full-time freelance zoological consultant, media consultant, and author, specializing in cryptozoology, for which he is internationally renowned.
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