Cryptid

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Cryptids are hypothetical species of animals known from anecdotal evidence and/or other evidence insufficient to prove them with certainty. The term "cryptid" was first coined in 1983 by John Wall. The study of cryptids is known as Cryptozoology, and more information can be found in that article.

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Notable cryptids

Creatures which are known to have existed and are presumed extinct are marked with (E).

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Primates

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Africa

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Asia

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Australia

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Europe

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North America

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South America

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Unknown residence

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Bipedal creatures

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Carnivorous mammals

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Herbivorous mammals

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Sea monsters

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Lake monsters

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Reptiles and dinosaurs

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Birds

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Marsupials

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Amphibians

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Debated classification

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Former cryptids

These are creatures that once had cryptid status, but have been identified.

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Previously thought extinct

These are living creatures that, although not necessarily considered cryptids, were thought to be extinct and are often discussed in cryptozoological forums.

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Discredited

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General terms for cryptids

  • UMA: Unidentified Mysterious Animal.
  • Globster: Huge shapeless fleshy carcass on a beach, from an unidentified sea creature.

There are also some areas of cryptozoology that deal with "mysterious" animals, though in some cases this could also be considered forteana or parapsychology:

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Bodies of water in which water cryptids are said to live

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Asia

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Europe

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North America

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South America

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Mountain ranges in which cryptids are said to live

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Lists of cryptids

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Other external links

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See also

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