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Definition of cryptozoology in English: cryptozoologynoun ˌkrɪptəʊzuːˈɒlədʒiˌkriptəzōˈäləjē mass nounThe search for and study of animals whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated, such as the Loch Ness monster and the yeti. Example sentencesExamples - It has a track record of exposing frauds, gives space to sceptical views, and sparks debate about controversial subjects - such as ‘Is cryptozoology a science?’
- It features stories on such topics as anomalous astronomical phenomena, anomalies in the physical sciences, scientific hoaxes and cryptozoology.
- But we all have our weaknesses, and mine seems to be cryptozoology.
- It might be worth asking how ‘real’ that is, though - a lot of cryptozoology shares a border with folklore studies.
- Perhaps it's time for cryptozoology to come in from the cold.
- Would attempts to track and rediscover presumed-extinct species fall into the realm of cryptozoology?
- Exhibits included displays showing skeptical explanations of paranormal claims such as UFOs, the purported moon landing hoax, cryptozoology, and astrology.
- Similarly, the best criticisms in areas such as ufology and cryptozoology come from critics within those protosciences.
- A study of cryptozoology gave me nightmares for weeks when I was younger.
- But paranormal research and cryptozoology are littered with cases that were deemed irrefutable evidence of the paranormal, only to full apart upon further investigation or hoaxer confessions.
- Some more cryptozoology - this time it's lake monsters in China.
- For many years I had a keen interest in the supernatural, UFOs, cryptozoology, etc.
- I have a strong interest in cryptozoology, but I prefer to pair it with, rather than set it into opposition, with what physiological, zoological and forensic knowledge I possess.
Derivatives adjective This influence, as well as a slightly warped sense of humor, manifest themselves in her strange cryptozoological creations and each peculiar artifact she creates. Example sentencesExamples - It's a common cryptozoological trope and hope; that as humankind devours the environment, more large, unknown animals will appear.
- We passed through the Grand Arch, a majestic limestone-cavern entrance-way into a hidden valley, and surveyed the spectacular grotto called Devil's Coachhouse, continuing our cryptozoological pursuit.
noun Other cryptozoologists, it should be noted, were more cautious about the results. Example sentencesExamples - 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.
- Over thirty years have passed, yet no cryptozoologist has found further evidence of the creature near the site except for one alleged footprint.
- This creature has been a constant conundrum to cryptozoologists (scientists who study animals that may or may not be real) in North and South America for over 50 years.
- This caused great excitement among cryptozoologists and UFOlogists, only to be deflated when a short time later the university announced that the remains were that of a dog.
Definition of cryptozoology in US English: cryptozoologynounˌkriptəzōˈäləjē The search for and study of animals whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated, such as the Loch Ness monster and the yeti. Example sentencesExamples - Similarly, the best criticisms in areas such as ufology and cryptozoology come from critics within those protosciences.
- I have a strong interest in cryptozoology, but I prefer to pair it with, rather than set it into opposition, with what physiological, zoological and forensic knowledge I possess.
- It might be worth asking how ‘real’ that is, though - a lot of cryptozoology shares a border with folklore studies.
- But we all have our weaknesses, and mine seems to be cryptozoology.
- Perhaps it's time for cryptozoology to come in from the cold.
- A study of cryptozoology gave me nightmares for weeks when I was younger.
- Some more cryptozoology - this time it's lake monsters in China.
- For many years I had a keen interest in the supernatural, UFOs, cryptozoology, etc.
- But paranormal research and cryptozoology are littered with cases that were deemed irrefutable evidence of the paranormal, only to full apart upon further investigation or hoaxer confessions.
- It has a track record of exposing frauds, gives space to sceptical views, and sparks debate about controversial subjects - such as ‘Is cryptozoology a science?’
- It features stories on such topics as anomalous astronomical phenomena, anomalies in the physical sciences, scientific hoaxes and cryptozoology.
- Exhibits included displays showing skeptical explanations of paranormal claims such as UFOs, the purported moon landing hoax, cryptozoology, and astrology.
- Would attempts to track and rediscover presumed-extinct species fall into the realm of cryptozoology?
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