List of Cryptids

According to Merriam-Webster, Cryptids are "an animal (such as Sasquatch or the Loch Ness Monster) that has been claimed to exist but never proven to exist". And to be honest, this is a perfect description of the mysterious creatures. It states outright that evidence of their existence has been found but doesn't deny their existence either. This has been a problem that many cryptozoologists face as other scientific fields deny their claims and consider the entire field of study to be nothing more than a popular pseudoscience like astrology and creationism. Because of these doubts, Cryptozoology has never received the same credibility and funding as other scientific fields.

North American Cryptids

North America is the home of many different types of cryptids from flying horse-headed dragons to hairy bipedal apemen. Many of these mysterious monsters have been sighted numerous times over the years, but concrete evidence of what they have still yet to be found. But just because the evidence has not been found does not mean it doesn't exist. Over the years there have been several animals that were considered cryptids that have been proven to be real. North America has a unique landscape, filled with a diverse range of biomes, making it the perfect home for cryptids of all types.

List of Cryptids From North America

• Bigfoot
• Cactus Cat
• Champ
• Fearsome Critters
• Goatman
• Hogzilla
• Jersey Devil
• SkinWalkers
• Thunderbird

South American Cryptids

South America has always been a mysterious place filled with enormous rainforests that have yet to be fully explored. And with so much of its area being unseen by man's eyes, the continent is a perfect home for all sorts of strange creatures. To this day, scientists continue to find new species of animals as we work our way deeper and deeper into the jungles. So it is completely possible that some of the cryptids might actually exist and simply live beyond our reach. And because the landscape of South America is so diverse, South American cryptids come in all different types ranging from prehistoric dinosaurs to paranormal werewolves. 

List of Cryptids From South America

• Argentina Werewolf
• Chupacabra
• El Cuero
• Feathered Serpent
• Hat Man
• Lizard Men
• Monster of Lake Tota
• Onza

Asian Cryptids

The continent of Asia has always been renowned for its mythology and legends. And over time it has become harder and harder to tell which stories are based on true events and which are based on myth. Many of the strange creatures from these lands are known worldwide such are the magical Jinn and the giant man-eating Basilisk, but others are far less known like the Bahamut or Cow-Eating Tree. Unlike cryptids from other parts of the world, Asian cryptids are generally treated with honor and respect rather than fear.  

List of Cryptids From Asia

• Andaman Wood Owl
• Bahamut
• Basilisk
• Chhattisgarh Spacemen
• Cow-Eating Tree
• Diao Si Gui
• Jinn
• Kodama

African Cryptids

African cryptids are some of the least discussed cryptids and some of the most interesting. Most of these strange monsters come with their own equally strange origin story. And with Africa being as large of a place as it is, you would expect it to be filled will all sorts of stories containing mysterious cryptids and other unseen animals.

List of Cryptids From Africa

• Abatwa
• Ancient Astronauts
• Buffalo Lion
• Conakry Monster
• Ghoul
• Kikiyaon
• Lau
• Lukwata
• Pamba

European Cryptids

Over the years, many European cryptids have found their way into many different forms of media. This popularity has made them far more well known to most people than cryptids from other parts of the world. Rare cryptids like Centaurs, Faerie, and Banshees have been transformed from unspoken fairy tales to household names. But even with as many of the European cryptids that have been transformed into cultural icons, there are still a lot of cryptids within Europe that are barely discussed. 

List of Cryptids From Europe

• Alien Big Cats
• Banshee
• Brownie
• Centaurs
• Cyclops
• Faerie
• Hellhounds
• Jimmy Squarefoot
• Kraken
• Manticore