Biologists identify new species by following established scientific methodology, in contrast to cryptozoologists.
Sources
- List of cryptids (en.wikipedia.org)
- https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-cryptozoology.html (worldatlas.com)
- https://www.softschools.com/science/biology/branches_of_biology/cryptozoology/ (softschools.com)
- https://graphsearch.epfl.ch/concept/5828 (graphsearch.epfl.ch)
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