Cryptozoology is, literally, the study of hidden animals. Refers to the search for animals which are considered to be legendary or otherwise nonexistent by mainstream biology. Such as, BigFoot, Loch Ness Monster, New Jeresey Devil.



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http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&defl=en&q=define:Cryptozoology&ei=PneYSvaWJZPGMbq11cIF&sa=X&oi=glossary_definition&ct=title

i wonder why sheila isnt on the list?