Philosophy

Cryptozoology is the study of creatures whose existence has not been substantiated. Alleged cryptozoological phenomena include, but are not limited to, Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, Mokele-mbembe, Kasai rex, Bunyip, Yeti, Kongamoto, Napes, Jersey Devil, Chupacabra, and the Hodag.

Unfortunately, the existence of such monsters is not supported by credible evidence, although it would be cool. Searches for these monsters should be abandoned, because it is a waste of time. Convincing the gullible of these hoaxes is a sin, and the gullible should try to become less gullible.

Bigfoot is an apelike creature said to stand 7-10 feet tall, weigh over 500 lbs., and leave 17-inch tracks.
-There is little evidence supporting belief in the survival of a large prehistoric apelike biped. The chief evidence is testimony from Bigfoot enthusiasts, footprints of dubious origin, and pictures that could easily have been of apes or humans in ape suits. There are other kinds of evidence that would substantiate the existence of Bigfoot. However, there are no bones, no scat, no artifacts, no dead bodies, no mothers with babies, no adolescents, and no fur. There are large discrepancies in shape and size between footprints, suggesting that they are fakes. It is common knowledge within the film industry that the shaky Patterson-Gimlin Bigfoot film showing a "one-ton" 6'6" bipedal apelike creature with swinging, furry breasts features a man in an ape suit made by John Chambers (costume designer, Planet of the Apes, 1968.)

Mokele-mbembe, an alleged living sauropod dinosaur now living in the Likouala swamp region of the Republic of Congo (Zaire), is a hoax. Not even a single carcass, bone fragment, or fossil of this creature has been found. Such large dinosaurs, if living on the land which covers only 29% of the Earth's surface and is not miles deep like the ocean, would have been discovered by now. The "Chan" photograph of an alleged sauropod in a river, if not a total digital fabrication, probably shows an elephant.

The Yeren, an alleged apeman 5-6 feet tall covered in reddish hair that leaves large footprints, may be a mainland orangutan or some other species. It could also be a hoax, and convincing photographs or a specimen would be necessary for it to achieve any credibility.

Kasai Rex

Blue tigers. No credible evidence for the existence of such creatures has been provided. There are no pictures or carcasses, etc...

Bunyip

Yeti

Kongamoto, a supposed living pterodactyl

Napes, North American apes

Jersey Devil

Chupacabra

Hodag

posted by A Sinner  # 5:54 PM