Definitions
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- noun The study of creatures, such as the Loch Ness monster, whose existence has not been substantiated.
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- noun Study of
animals whoseexistence has not beenproven .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Here are a few abstracts to somewhat recent papers pertaining to Gigantopithecus (of interest to some in cryptozoology):
Archive 2009-02-01 2009
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First though, a review of whats already been written in cryptozoology literature about Sudans potential mystery animals.
Archive 2008-04-01 2008
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A convincing argument could probably be made that cryptozoology is not a science, but these arguments were not.
Archive 2007-09-01 2007
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Because, as I've pointed out (in detail) in Cryptozoology: Science & Speculation, cryptozoology is primarily a methodology, and focuses on discovery science, not empirical science.
Archive 2007-09-01 2007
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(And, for this, I recognize that cryptozoology can be, and often has been, used incorrectly; but, it does not logically follow that cryptozoology is inherently unscientific.) 1.
Archive 2007-09-01 2007
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I am not an expert in cryptozoology or publishing (I don't think one can even be an expert in CZ), but I have enough experience with both (and a stake in the ongoing development of cryptozoological books), to make some observations without being entirely from left field.
Archive 2007-03-01 2007
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There must be books that are primarily for popularizationthese should (accurately, scientifically) engage the beginning reader, introducing the reader to new concepts and a basic understanding of what cryptozoology is about, and the mystery animals with which it is concerned.
Archive 2007-03-01 2007
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Within cryptozoology, ethnoknowledge leads to scientific knowledge, which engages the outside world.
Archive 2007-02-01 2007
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A recent posting to another blog site suggested that the recently published Big Bird!, by Ken Gerhard through CFZ Press, is indicative of lowered standards in cryptozoology publishing (e.g., a thin, quick-print job with little to contribute and just looking for a fast buck).
Archive 2007-03-01 2007
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No. I can count on one hand the number of "classics" published in cryptozoology in the last five yearsmake that one finger (Meldrum's Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science is the only true recent classic to come to mind).
Archive 2007-03-01 2007
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