may 13, 2013 crypto=hidden zoo=animals ology=study of so…cryptozoology is the study of hidden...
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May 13, 2013
Crypto=hidden Zoo=animals Ology=study of So…cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals.
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Cryptozoology
Cryptozoology IS NOT recognized by the scientific community as a legitimate branch of biology/zoology.
Write down three facts about cryptozoology from the information provided below
May 13, 2013
Crypto=hidden Zoo=animals Ology=study of So…cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals.
Cryptozoology
Cryptozoology IS NOT recognized by the scientific community as a legitimate branch of biology/zoology.
So…why learn about it? (1) To better understand legitimate biology/zoology (2) To apply the scientific method to this topic (3) Because it is interesting
Cryptozoology
So…what is cryptozoology? The search for and the “study of” organisms that have
not yet been discovered by science Typically the scientific community’s view is that these
organism do not existExample: Bigfoot-this creature is alleged to be an
unknown species of primate, related to apes and humans, that walks upright on two legs, is covered with long brown or black hair, stands around 8 to 10 feet tall, lives in wilderness areas, and leaves very large footprints. Also known as Sasquatch or the Abominable Snowman
Cryptozoology
Bigfoot….just kidding!
Cryptozoology
Bigfoot
Cryptozoology
Example: Loch Ness Monster-this creature is alleged to be an unknown marine animal possibly related to a long-necked aquatic reptile (dinosaur) called a plesiosaur. It reportedly lives in a large lake in Scotland (Loch Ness), has a long neck and flippers, and is also known as “Nessie)
Cryptozoology
Loch Ness Monster
Cryptozoology
Loch Ness Monster
Cryptozoology
Example: Sea Serpents-these giant creatures are alleged to be an unknown marine animal possibly related to normal sized sea snakes.
Cryptozoology
Example: Chupacabra-these mysterious creatures are alleged to be an unknown mammal that attacks goats and sucks out their blood. Also know as the “Goat Sucker”.