A cryptid is a type of animal that some people believe to be real, despite the fact that its existence is disputed or “unproven”. Sometimes these are animals that science believes to be extinct, but people still believe are alive. Other times they are creatures of legend that science is sure never existed, but people still cling to the hope of finding them. Science tends to write off most cryptids pretty quickly, and those who study them, cryptozoologists, often face derision. But the truth is, several high-profile cryptids, like the Giant Squid and Mountain Gorilla, have been proven to exist over the years. Here are some of the most famous cryptids we’re still hunting for. 1. Bigfoot: The Most Famous
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