Cryptozoology

[peeyush_ali]

what is all about "cryptozoology" ? Is this branch of science really studies about the abonible beings ever existed on the earth? And where are the studies going on..? i mean the institutes..could you name few of them please..? thanks in advance..

[Cincinnatus]

Now this is entertaining: http://www.cryptozoology.com/

[peeyush_ali]

It is entertaining..thanks

[Moridin]

http://www.skepdic.com/crypto.html

Cryptozoology is, literally, the study of hidden animals. It is the study of such creatures as the Australian bunyip, Bigfoot, the chupacabra, and the Loch Ness monster. It is not a recognized branch of the science of zoology.

Cryptozoology relies heavily upon testimonials and circumstantial evidence in the form of legends and folklore, and the stories and alleged sightings of mysterious beasts by indigenous peoples, explorers, and travelers. Since cryptozoologists spend most of their energy trying to establish the existence of creatures, rather than examining actual animals, they are more akin to psi researchers than to zoologists.

[flatmaster]

Just for fun, I read an actual cryptozoology book once. Reporting sightings of the Loch Ness monster, there were three ratings for sightings: "Confirmed", "Unconfirmed" and "other". Not sure how a sighting can neigher confirmed nor unconfirmed. I'm pretty sure they didn't add up to %100 either.

[crays]

I've read about some too, but i guess its possible for something to exist but still, how can they stay hidden for such a long time.