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A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HAS VISITED, BROUGHT IDEAS, FAVORITED AND DOWNLOADED AS WELL AS THOSE TO COME! PROJECT CRYPTID CONTINUES TO GROW
Artist's Note: I get a lot of questions about adding the Mongolian Death Worm - it is already a part of the collection and has been for a long time now, right between the words in the title. I don't know if it's because people don't see, aren't looking, or just like to mess with me, so I'm putting up this note to assure any and all that the death worm is there.
Last Update: Wednesday, July 27th, 2016 (Placeholder Yeti, fixed up the shoulders and legs a little bit; new links and sources)
Behind the Scenes: a look at the process over the years: synapticboomstick.deviantart.c…
Added: New Altamaha-ha
Scheduled Alterations: Buru
Upcoming: -PENDING- (Many informative sites have changed over the years)
Scheduled Next Submitted: Burrunjor, Nahuelito, U-28 Creature
Deviants who have contributed (that have been added so far!):
TFhybrid (Mothman, Tatzel wurm)
LapisBufonis (Marozi),
GreatSaiyaKirby (Hodag, Jackalope, Nandi Bear, Fur-bearing Trout, Flatwoods Monster)
eternalsaturn (Cadborosaurus)
fractalxavier91 (Relic Population sub-category)
HungryCowrie (Alternate Yeti colors)
Attention: :
There's big change ahead for the project, whatever it may be.
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The current layout for Project Cryptid
! I'm always working to better the look and basic design of each creature so suggestions and constructive criticism are always a help. What you see now is composed of five different generations of art style; some have been left unaltered to serve as a visual history of the constant evolution of this project since its initial start.Not everything here may be real, I won't argue the point of demon bats and such, but if it's mentioned in myth and lore or anecdotes and reports I'll probably draw it.
For more on cryptids and cryptozoology, check out some of these links:
Cryptopia (formerly American Monsters)
NewAnimal.org
Unexplained Mysteries
Cryptozoology.com (7/27/2016, site is back up)
Cryptid Wiki
Wikipedia Cryptids
The Cryptozoologist
The Project Cryptid Directory
Rare pigment mutation - so far unique to the Blue Tiger and Marozi- both felids, interestingly
Avians - Cryptids that are described as being capable of flight or are reported on the wing.
Chimera - the reported creature blends the features of many different species.
Confirmed - genuine physical proof has proven this creature to be flesh and blood.
Corpses - Unidentified corpses that, for whatever reason, were not properly examined or provided inconclusive information.
Fresh Water - Cryptids sighted witin or in proximity to bodies of fresh water such as a lake or river.
Hoaxes - Those cryptids that have been undeniabley proven to be fraudulant.
Homonids - Cryptids that are typically reported to be man-like, of immense size, and covered in hair.
Hybrid - creature is a blend of two distinct creatures.
Inverterbrates - Cryptids that fit the descriptors for unclassified inverterbrates.
Beyond Mythology - Creatures that are believed to be mythical yet have unusually consistent reports.
Outsiders - These cryptids do not fit into any one category- be they from other dimensions or outer space, these entities are enigmatic to the core.
The Oceans/Oceanic - Cryptids reported while at sea or from vantage points ashore.
Relic Population/RelicPop - Cryptids classed as extinct animals that some believe are not totally gone from the world.
Unknown Mammals - Unclassified mammals
Unknown Herptiles - Unclassified reptiles and amphibians.
Cryptids Cataloged
[updates always in progress, thank you
. Bold equals recent]1) Ahool - [Avian] - Unconfirmed flying creature, Indonesia [reported as being "monkey-like"]
2) Almasti - [Hominid] - Russian wild man [aka Alma, Almas]
3) Altamaha-ha - [Fresh Water] - River creature, Georgia, US [aka Altie]
4) Beast of Bosnia - [Corpse] – unidentified corpse, Europe
5) Beast of Gevaudan - [Unknown Mammal] – Large canid, possibly a dire wolf or mutant
6) Bessie - [Freshwater/Outsider] - Unidentified Lake Eerie creature with unusual features
7) Bigfoot - [Hominid] - North American ape-man
8) Blue tiger - [Rare Pigment Mutation/Confirmed] - Asia [aka Maltese Tiger]
9) Bunyip - [Beyond Mythology/Chimera] - Monster from the Aboriginal Dreamtime, Australia
10) Buru - [Unknown Herptile] – unidentified Tibetan crocodilian, extinct according to natives
11) Cadborosaurus – [Fresh Water] [aka Caddy]
12) Cavney Island Monsters - [Corpse]
13) Chupacabra - [Outsider/Avian/Chimera]
14) Coelacanth - [Ocean/Confirmed]
15) Colossal Squid - [Ocean/Confirmed] - the largest known living species of squid
16) Con-Rit - [Unknown Invertebrate]
17) De Loy’s Ape - [Hominid] - unknown primate/hominid identified only by a single photograph and exploration report
18) Dohber-chu - [Fresh Water]
19) Dover Demon - [Outsider]
20) El Lobizon - [Unknown Mammal/Outsider]
21) Emela Ntouka - [Beyond Mythology]
22) Enfield Horror - [Outsider]
23) Flatwoods Monster - [Outsider]
24) Fouke Monster - [Hominid]
25) Fur-bearing Trout - [Hoax] - a North American tall-tale
26) Giant Anaconda – [Unknown Herptile] - reports of enormous snakes emerge from the remote tropics
27) Giant Owl - [Avian] - surprisingly giant owls or owl-men reported in the UK
28) Gigliolis’ Whale - [Ocean/Unknown Mammal]
29) Hibagon - [Hominid]
30) Hodag - [Hoax] - an American tall-tale creature with sharp horns, spines, glowing eyes, and legs that don't bend
31) Hogzilla - [Unknown Mammal/Confirmed] - an aberrantly large wild hog shot and killed in the Southeastern US
32) Jackalope - [Hoax/Mythology/Chimera] - an American tall-tale critter, desert hare with antlers
33) Kasai Rex - [Hoax]
34) Khemr Stegosaur - [Hoax]
35) Kongamoto - [Avian]
36) Lizardmen - [Outsider]
37) Loch Ness Monster - [Fresh Water] - the famous lake monster of Scotland!
38) Loveland Frogmen - [Outsider/Fresh Water]
39) Lusca - [Ocean]
40) Mamlambo - [Fresh Water]
41) Mammoth - [RelicPop/Unknown Mammal]
42) Mapinguari - [Outsider/Unknown Mammal]
43) Marozi - [Unknown Mammal/Confirmed]
44) Megalania - [Unknown Herptile]
45) Michigan Dogman - [Outsider/Unknown Mammal]
46) Minhocao - [Unknown Invertebrate]
47) Mngwa - [Unknown Mammal]
48) Moa - [Avian]
49) Mokele-mbembe - [Beyond Mythology]
50) Morag - [Fresh Water]
51) Mothman - [Outsider/Avian]
52) Naga - [Fresh Water]
53) Nameless Horror of Berkley Square - [Outsider/Fresh Water/Unknown Invertebrate]
54) Nandi Bear - [Unknown Mammal]
55) New Jersey Devil - [Outsider/Chimera]
56) Ogopogo - [Fresh Water]
57) Popobawa - [Outsider/Avian/Hoax]
58) Quagga - [Unknown Mammal/Confirmed]
59) Rods - [Avian/Outsider]
60) Ropen - [Avian]
61) Shunka Warakin - [Unknown Mammal]
62) Tatzel Wurm - [Outsider]
63) Texas Chupacabra - [Unknown Mammal/Confirmed]
64) Thunderbird - [Avian, Beyond Mythology] – giant predatory bird, North America
65) Thylacine - [Confirmed, Relic Population, Unknown Mammal]
66) Trunko - [Corpse/Ocean]
67) Tsuchinoko - [Unknown Herptile]
68) Veo - [Unknown Mammal]
69) Vietnamese Night Fliers - [Outsider/Avian]
70) Wendigo - [Outsider]
71) Yeren - [Hominid]
72) Yeti - [Hominid]
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Yes, if it shows up on Destination Truth or Monster Quest I will add it
Coming Soon (with increased size!):
-Information Blurbs on each covered cryptids, including cryptid type and location
Cryptids
Nahuelito
Black Shuck
Ohio Grassman
British Big Cat
El Petizo
Jba Fofi
Tokelosh
Pennalgalan
*The color scheme for Fouke Monster is giving me headaches.
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Comments: 375
That was a popular theory at the time and remains so today: go onto any cryptid forum and search for it, I'll guarantee you that "werewolf" appears within the first five posts 
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The Jersey Devil is one of those borderline creatures where you have reported sightings and a long history in the area. On the one side it's heavily shadowed in superstition and the supernatural and on the other people will see something very unusual.
NJD is typically included in a lot of cryptozoology glossaries and being from New Jersey I couldn't pass up including a bit of homegrown oddity.
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WTF? Con rit? In Viet Nam, con rit means nothing more than a normal centipede.
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The name comes from the descibed appearence. With many of these things there's only so much that I have to go on, which can just as often be little to nothing at all.
Example of a Con-Rit entry: [link]
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So that's your Con Rit. I've never heard about it before.
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It's one of those stories that just kind of "is", you know, any source you go to will probably have the same information nearly word for word.
Folks here seem to enjoy the more obscure or outlandish creatures so I do what I can to provide.
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Have you had things such as Slendy on your pics yet?
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Slenderman is not a cryptid.
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agree slenderman is not even a monster in my book he is a bull shit internet meme its like saying the tails doll is a cryptid. in theory slender is good on paper however as a monster he is not there is no lore on it. I'm writing a mythology book
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But it's a mistery too!
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It's a meme from the Something Awful forums.
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[link]
In the digital age just about anything can take on a life of its own.
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I believe in every one of these.... Have you ever seen the show "Monster Quest" on H2? It's really good...
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I was an avid viewer of Monster Quest when it had new episodes. History is a pretty huge topic so they couldn't have run out of topics. The producers need a boot in the rear.
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Because I procrastinate like a boss. It's awful.
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This is really really cool... Can't believe you took the time to do all this! I have a great interest in cryptozoology, so this is really helpful!
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A fellow cryptogeek 
If you're interested, there are several good cryptozoology information and discussion sites listed in the description. Whenever I find a good place with new information I try to make sure I add it.
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Yeah, I've checked a few of those out, some had cryptids I'd never even heard of.
And I really admire you dedicating years to this! I understand the pixel troubles though
Believe me, I think we all need a procrastination kick-in-the-butt
Cryptogeeks unite!
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tell me all about it
also, isn't the bunyip...? You know what? Im going to make a fool of myself (awkward too because I'm Australian) so I ain't gonna say it.
It's an awesome idea, this here... thingy :3 (is it a sheet? a picture? lol fail on my behalf)
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Got mystery creatures? Hit me!
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for me the windigo is the worst. But the giant squid does exist. It was caught on camera
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That was an exciting moment.
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i know right! dude have you seen that mermaids thing on animal planet? dude im a believer now
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I did catch that special. I liked the theoretical angle the makers took with it, the "mermaids" not being fish/man hybrids but a continuation of the aquatic ape theory.
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Exactly. It made sooooo much since. I never thought about itin the way they described. It is vary pssible that humans evolved in two different directions. By land and sea. So now I am a beliver.
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Where's Jersey devil and Devil monkey!
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The Jersey Devil is in the upper-left quarter of the piece. There's no devil monkey at the moment, not really sure what I would do with it.
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Oh i see it, by the way the wendigo is the scariest of all cryptids!
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I don't remember the horror TV series title but SciFi had a marathon run that included an epidose which featured quite possibly the most awesome portayal of a wendigo ever. What was that show called?!
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Dude I love your Cryptids! Which one do you think is the most scarious?
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Interesting question.
I don't find many crypitds to be scary simply due to countless hours spent reading about and studying their histories: you're less likely to fear something you know about and such.
Now, would I still piss myself if a Bigfoot howled outside my window? Yes, I think so.
I'd have to say that the cryptid or cryptids that I find the scariest are those with no explanation, nothing to study or research. Mothman is a good example. Other than the rash of sightings and the Silver Bridge event, there's no information. Nothing. Mothman simply disappears. Where did it come from, if it came at all, and where did it go? Could it return? I don't know. And not knowing is a big root of fear.
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You forgot the chullachaci, Honey Island Swamp Monster, and the Van Lake Monster.
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No creature has been forgotten, only "not gotten to yet".
The Swamp Monster has been in development for far too long, though...
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lol i see well i hope to see more
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the mothman and trunko are my fave this get AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+++++++++++++++++++++
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More people seem to know about Trunko than I'd given the story credit for.
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true i saw a picture of it it soo cool
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