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'''Cryptozoology''' is a {{w|pseudoscience}} and subculture that aims to prove the existence of entities from the folklore record, such as {{w|Bigfoot}}, the {{w|chupacabra}}, or {{w|Mokele-mbembe}}. Cryptozoologists refer to these entities as ''{{w|List of cryptids|cryptids}}'', a term coined by the subculture. Because it does not follow the {{w|scientific method}}, cryptozoology is considered a pseudoscience by the academic world: it is neither a branch of {{w|zoology}} nor {{w|folkloristics}}. | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:22, 1 October 2020
Cryptozoology is a pseudoscience and subculture that aims to prove the existence of entities from the folklore record, such as Bigfoot, the chupacabra, or Mokele-mbembe. Cryptozoologists refer to these entities as cryptids, a term coined by the subculture. Because it does not follow the scientific method, cryptozoology is considered a pseudoscience by the academic world: it is neither a branch of zoology nor folkloristics.
Titles shown in italics link straight to podcast segments or SGU 5X5 episodes. The episode number is given in parentheses, '5X5' indicates SGU 5X5 episodes, and 'SoF' and 'WTW' indicated that the topic is covered in a "Science or Fiction" or "What's the Word?" segment.
Pages in category "Cryptozoology"
The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total.