Cryptozoologyl e a r n i n g w i t h c r y p t i d s

“Cryptids are the yet-to-be discov-ered animals or recovered suppos-edly extinct zoological species that are being sought by cryptozoolo-gists, zoologists, anthropologists,

-work in the wild, reexaminations of specimens in zoological collec-tions, and searches of archival ma-terials.”

- Loren Coleman (Cryptozoologist)

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Cryptozoology is a pseudoscience with the goal of identifying and describing beings from the folklore and the fossil record, which cryptozoologists refer to as cryptids.

1967 Patterson Gimlin Bigfoot Footage

1. AhoolGiant unknown bats are reported to reside in a region of western Java. 2. AlmasHuge hairy Neanderthaloid hominids sighted in various parts of Euroasia. 3. AgogweThe Agogwe are little, human-like, hairy, bipeds reported consistently from the forests of Eastern Africa. 4. Andean WolfThese unrecognized mountain dogs are seen in South America. 5. ArabharThese unconfirmed flying snakes are located in the Arabian Sea region. 6. Bergman’s BearUnknown species of giant bear once roamed Eastern Asia, and still may.

7. Bigfoot / SasquatchTall, human-like ape that is thought to be a direct descendant of gigantopithe-cus found in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

8. Bili ApeGiant chimpanzees appear to live in re-mote east Africa, where much evidence points to their existence, including photos, footprints and ground nests. 9. Birds-of-ParadiseSix species from New Guinea and surrounding islands, and a distinctive Long-Tailed Black Bird-of-Paradise from Goodenough Island. 10. Black Panthers / Maned CatsSighting of large Black Panthers and seemingly “African Lions” with manes in the Midwest USA. 11. Blue Mountain PanthersCats reported live in the Blue Moun-tains of the east coast of Australia in the state of New South Wales.

12. Blue TigerFelines spotted in the Fujian Province,

China, and are also filed under the name Black Tiger.

13. BoboSea monsters of the North Pacific Ocean reported off Monterey Bay since the 1940s.

14. Buffalo LionEast African maneless lions are said to be man-eaters, and may reflect some new genetic alignments, akin to the King Cheetah discoveries among cheetahs. 15. BuruFifteen foot long bluish black giant lizards were seen often in the swamps, lakes and foothills of the Himalayas, up through the 1940s, although they may be extinct now. 16. CaddyThese unknown Sea Serpents living off the coast of British Columbia are a popular figure in Canadian cryptozool-ogy.

17. ChampGiant prehistoric-looking creatures lurk in Lake Champlain, a 109 mile lake that borders New York, Vermont, and Ontario.

50 Cryptids18. ChupacabrasAlso called “Goatsuckers,” these bizarre Caribbean and South Amer-ican cryptids are five feet tall biped creatures with short, grey, spiked hair reported to drain the blood through throat punctures of the livestock they kill.

19. Ebu GogoThree feet tall, hairy little people with pot bellies and long arms sighted on the island of Flores, Indonesia. 20. Giant OctopusThe Blue Holes of Bimini, offer many sightings of these unknown huge, many-tentacled animals.

21. Giant SlothWeighing up to 3 tons, these suppos-edly extinct animals have been report-ed in South America. 22. GlobstersStrange looking giant creatures (also

NOTE: TEXT IS TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM COLEMAN’S BLOG / VISIT HIS SITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

called blobs) wash up on the beaches of the world, get the media and scien-tists excited, and sometimes turn out to be “unknowns.” 23. Honey Island Swamp Monster“Swamp Thing” monsters are seen in the Louisiana swamps.

24. Jersey DevilThis regionalized name hides these creatures that have been haunting the New Jersey Pineland forest for over 260 years. 25. KongamatoThe natives of the Jiundu region of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) have firsthand encounters with these strange flying bat-like creatures. 26. LauAre certain African lakes the home to 40 feet long unknown catfishes or lungfishes? 27. Loch Ness MonsterNessie is the most famous Lake Monster in the world; they are said to inhabit this loch, an extremely deep Scottish lake.

28, MacFarlane’s BearThe carcass is at the Smithsonian, be-lieved to be a possible hybrid between a grizzly and polar bear.

29. MermaidReports of mermaids around the Car-ribean.

30. Mokele-MbembeFor over two hundred years there have been reports of living Sauropods (dinosaur) in the remote Congo area of Africa. 31. Mongolian Death WormLocals in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia talk of these giant snakes, worms, or long thin lizards. 32. MothmanA local name for giant owls (also called Bighoot) which has been sighted for over 100 years in West Virginia-Ohio area, and elsewhere in North America.

33. OgopogoWater monster reported in Lake Okana-

gan in the south central interior of British Columbia.

34. Orang-PendakSmall biped apes live in the jungles of Sumatra and Borneo. 35. Peruvian Mystery JaguarLarge cats with white fur covered in solid irregular spots are seen in the rainforests of Peru.

36. Skunk ApeChimpanzee-like primates have been sighted throughout central and south Florida. 37. Steller’s Sea CowHuge, wrinkled manatee-like animal being seen by Russian fisherman. 38. Tasmanian Tiger or ThylacineThought extinct, these wolf-like marsu-pials are still sighted on a regular basis in Western Australia. 39. TazelwurmClassic small log-shaped reptilian from the European Alps.

40. ThunderbirdLarge condor-like birds roam the skies of North America.

41. TzuchinokoSnake sighted in the upper elevations of Korea and Japan.

42. UcuThe South American Bigfoot live mainly in the Andean foothills. 43. WaitorekeOtter-like beasts are seen in New Zea-land, and as yet undiscovered. 44. Wampus CatCreature in American folklore, de-scribed as a fearsome variation of a cougar that roams the forests of East Tennessee.

45. Wucharia Canine reported in Danakil Depression desert on the coast of Eritrea

46. Xing-XingSmall ape spotted in southern China. 47. YerenChinese Wildmen encountered along rural roads. 48. YetiRock apes, are creatures reported as crossing the Himalayan plateaus and living in the valley forests. 49. YowieHairy hominoids are sighted through-out several remote areas of Australia.

50. Zanzibar LeopardA subspecies of the leopard that may be extinct. It is native to Tanzania.

Platypus

Okapi

Komodo Dragon

Giant Squid

Devil Bird

Bondegezou

Hogzilla

Kangaroo

Ziphius

Hoan Kiem Turtle

Top 10 CryptidsThat Turned Out

to be Real!

Sasquatchaka Bigfoot

Height = 6-10 ft. tall

Average Footprint:Length = 16 in.Width = 7 in.Heel Width = 5 in.Ball Width = 7 in.

Sasquatch is an ape-human type creature that many believe lives mostly -

tinent. He is also often referred to as Bigfoot. Sasquatch is described as large and hairy, resembling a half-man, half-ape creature in folklore and myths.

Hair Color:BrownBlackRedGrey

Task List1. Using Bigfoot’s foot measurements, create a life-size version of his foot-print using construction paper. Compare his foot size to your own.

2. What adaptations does Sasquatch have that help him survive in his nat-ural habitat? Use the Inherited Physical Trait fact sheet to help you.

3. Look up Bigfoot sightings online. Are there any in your area?

4. Write a fictional article about a Bigfoot sighting.

5. Working with a partner, draw a Bigfoot Trap. Then write about how it works.

6. Take a survey: Ask at least 10 people if they believe in Sasquatch. Using your results, create a bar graph.

Sasquatchaka Bigfoot Inherited Physical Traits

Wide body / Broad shouldersCovered with hair / Foul odorBehavior: Hides behind trees

Long, narrow waist

Bipedal / Large, wide feet16” Length7” Width

Sagittal CrestFacial Characteristics:Large brow ridgeEye whites / Color reported: brownFlat nose / Large nostrilsHuman-like teeth

6 – 8.5 inch palm widthStubby fingers

Long, muscular armsLarge biceps

Speed: Can run up to 30mphWalks with legs bent

Tall: 6-10 feet height

Ears hidden by hairShort, wide neck

Height (6-10 feet)

Sagittal Crest

Large brow ridge

Eye whites / Color reported: brown

Flat nose / Large nostrils

Human-like teeth

Ears hidden by hair

Short, wide neck

Wide body / Broad shoulders

Long, muscular arms and Large biceps

Long, narrow waist

6 – 8.5 inch palm width / Stubby fingers

Bipedal / Large, wide feet (16” Length / 7” Width)Walks with legs bent / Speed: Can run up to 30mph

Covered with hair / Foul odor

Behavior: Hides behind trees

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aka Nessie Highlands (a mountainous region encompassing northwest Scotland).

Length = 40-50 ft. long

HeadLength = 2 ft.Width = 18 in.

NeckLength = 12.5 ft.Diameter = 1 ft.

TailLength = 6 ft.

Color:Grey / Dark Tan

Task List1. Working in a group, recreate a life-size version of the Loch Ness Monster’s neck and head.

2. The Loch Ness Monster lives in Loch Ness Lake, the largest body of fresh water in Britain. Research at least 3 things the Loch Ness Monster could eat. Do you think it is a herbivore, omnivore or carni-vore? Use the under water web cam fact sheet to write down your research.

3. Write a fictional article about a Loch Ness Monster sighting.

4. Take a survey: Ask at least 10 people if they believe in the Loch Ness Monster. Create a graph to represent your findings.

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under water web camLake Loch Ness

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Research 3 things that live / grow in Lake Loch Ness that “Nessie” could eat.

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Cryptozoology is a pseudoscience with the goal of identifying

and describing beings from the folklore and the fossil record,

which cryptozoologists refer to as cryptids.

Field Report Criteria:

Name of the cryptid

Location

Measurements

Physical Description

Behavior

Diet

Image of the creature

Design your Field Report Fact Sheet on the computer or draw it. You’re the cryptozoologist!

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