Cryptozoology has long fascinated people by exploring the possibility that mysterious creatures might exist beyond what our science has documented. In a world where it can feel like everything has ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American On the 12th July 2011, the ZSL (= Zoological ...

LEWISTON, Maine --As a cryptozoologist, Loren Coleman rarely gets to play the straight man at meetings with his fellow scientists. "I had to put up with people saying, 'Oh, you're the one who believes ...

Often considered a marginalized science or a farcical adventure, the practice of cryptozoology is the quest for unknown, rumored or hidden animals. Its most notorious pursuits include the Loch Ness ...

A man in a suit stands next to a massive bird model with outstretched wings, displayed in a museum exhibit. The bird's wingspan dwarfs the man, emphasizing its enormous size. Cryptozoology has long ...