Cryptozoology is criticized for relying on anecdotal information rather than scientific evidence.
Sources
- List of cryptids (en.wikipedia.org)
- https://hangar1publishing.com/blogs/cryptids/ethics-in-cryptozoology-research (hangar1publishing.com)
- https://www.higgypop.com/news/cryptozoology/ (higgypop.com)
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