A cryptid is a creature whose existence is suggested but not confirmed by mainstream science. These animals are typically known from anecdotal evidence, folklore, or alleged sightings, rather than from physical evidence accepted by the scientific community. Cryptids can range from well-known examples like Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Chupacabra to less familiar creatures specific to local legends. Cryptozoology, the study of cryptids, often intersects with folklore, anthropology, and mythology, and is the pursuit of discovering new species.