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Many people have differing views of Cryptozoology; in fact, many of these same people don't realize exactly how important it is. While there are many scientists dedicated to the science that is Cryptozoology, there are just as many who bring shame to the scientific community. My goal isn't to make you a Cryptozoologist, my goal is to provide information and ideas on the subject to light. Many people are interested in Cryptozoology as a hobby, which in itself leads to much skepticism. The fact that anybody can do it makes it so controversial that most dedicated scientists stay away from it. Dr. Bernard Heuvelmans first coined the phrase "Cryptozoology" in his personal correspondence among colleagues after the 1955 French publication of his book "On the Track of Unknown Animals". This was followed in 1959 when a book by Lucien Blancou was dedicated to "Bernard Heuvelmans, master of Cryptozoology," marking the first published use of the word. In fact, Heuvelmans was very active in the field until his death in August 2001, writing extensively in the journal Cryptozoology on his current thoughts defining and redefining Cryptozoology.

What is Cryptozoology? By definition, Cryptozoology is the study of hidden or unknown animals or cryptids. It is a quest for knowledge and truth. It is an investigation in the mysteries of life and a look into the world of nature, all the while trying to understand it. One of the things that make Cryptozoology so popular to everyday people is not only the search for the unknown, but the thrill of the hunt. People love things they can't explain. From ghosts to UFOs, popularity is based on the unfamiliar outside of the mainstream belief systems in place in society. What many people don't realize is that Cryptozoology has played an important part in some of the most important scientific discoveries of modern times. Animals such as the Giant Squid, Giant Panda, Mountain Gorilla and the Congo Peacock were all part of cryptozoological lore prior to their factual discovery. In some of their cases it took decades to find solid evidence of their existence, in fact it took 67 years for western society to capture a Giant Panda. In reality, there is no such thing as a Cryptozoologist. There is no recognized scientific community for this study or any degree programs available, although, many of you have probably heard people call themselves Cryptozoologists. Cryptozoology may never be considered a true science, even though so many important discoveries

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