1. May 13, 2013  Crypto=hidden  Zoo=animals  Ology=study of  So…cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals. Bell work 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

2. 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

3. 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 exist Example: 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

4. Cryptozoology Bigfoot ….just kidding!

5. Cryptozoology Bigfoot

6. 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)

7. Cryptozoology Loch Ness Monster

8. Cryptozoology Loch Ness Monster

9. Cryptozoology Example: Sea Serpents -these giant creatures are alleged to be an unknown marine animal possibly related to normal sized sea snakes.

10. 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”.