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'''[[Cryptozoology]]''' is the attempt to find scientific proof of the existence of animals known only through rumors, folk tales, and old explorers' accounts, and to study them in a scientific way. The word is derived from the Greek root ''crypto-,'' hidden, and ''zoology,'' the study of animals. The term was popularized in the 1950s by French zoologist Bernard Heuvelmans.<ref>Some sources credit him with coining it: Pincock, Stephen (2004) [http://www.the-scientist.com/article/display/15030/ Tales from the cryptozoologists], ''The Scientist,'' 2004, 18(21):12; Gordon, David (1992), ''Field Guide to the Sasquatch'', Sasquatch Books, 1992, [http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0912365544&id=Zyn4slzYwzMC&pg=PA5&lpg=PA5&ots=Zsee401xrW&dq=cryptozoology&sig=JNZ2AOj5i2HmBGJoEKe3fMRPL2Y p. 5]. However, in his book, ''In the Wake of Sea Serpents'', Huevelmans credits the term to the Scottish explorer and adventurer Ivan T. Sanderson.</ref> These animals are known as [[cryptid]]s. Familiar examples include the [[Loch Ness Monster]], and a man-like creature or creatures variously known as the Abominable Snowman, the Yeti, Bigfoot, or Sasquatch.

'''[[Cryptozoology]]''' is the attempt to find scientific proof of the existence of animals known only through rumors, folk tales, and old explorers' accounts, and to study them in a scientific way. The word is derived from the Greek root ''crypto-,'' hidden, and ''zoology,'' the study of animals. The term was popularized in the 1950s by French zoologist Bernard Heuvelmans.<ref>Some sources credit him with coining it: Pincock, Stephen (2004) [http://www.the-scientist.com/article/display/15030/ Tales from the cryptozoologists], ''The Scientist,'' 2004, 18(21):12; Gordon, David (1992), ''Field Guide to the Sasquatch'', Sasquatch Books, 1992, [http://books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0912365544&id=Zyn4slzYwzMC&pg=PA5&lpg=PA5&ots=Zsee401xrW&dq=cryptozoology&sig=JNZ2AOj5i2HmBGJoEKe3fMRPL2Y p. 5]. However, in his book, ''In the Wake of Sea Serpents'', Huevelmans credits the term to the Scottish explorer and adventurer Ivan T. Sanderson.</ref> These animals sought by cryptozoologists are known as [[cryptid]]s. Familiar examples include the [[Loch Ness Monster]], and a man-like creature or creatures variously known as the Abominable Snowman, the Yeti, Bigfoot, or Sasquatch.

The field of cryptozoology is closely associated with Heuvelmans, who authored a 1955 book ''Sur la piste des bêtes ignorées'' (On the Track of Unknown Animals) and with the International Society for Cryptozoology (ISC) <ref>The name is variously stated as "International Society for Cryptozoology," "International Society of Cryptozoology," and "International Society of Cryptozoologists."</ref> which he founded in 1982;<ref name=mccarthy>McCarthy, Paul (1993), [http://www.the-scientist.com/article/display/15925/ Cryptozoologists: An Endangered Species], ''The Scientist'' 1993, 7(1):1</ref> The society published a refereed journal, ''Cryptozoology : interdisciplinary journal of the International Society of Cryptozoology,'' from 1982 until, apparently, 1998.<ref>Harvard Library online catalog listing shows "Status: Currently received;  

The field of cryptozoology is closely associated with Heuvelmans, who authored a 1955 book ''Sur la piste des bêtes ignorées'' (On the Track of Unknown Animals) and with the International Society for Cryptozoology (ISC) <ref>The name is variously stated as "International Society for Cryptozoology," "International Society of Cryptozoology," and "International Society of Cryptozoologists."</ref> which he founded in 1982;<ref name=mccarthy>McCarthy, Paul (1993), [http://www.the-scientist.com/article/display/15925/ Cryptozoologists: An Endangered Species], ''The Scientist'' 1993, 7(1):1</ref> The society published a refereed journal, ''Cryptozoology : interdisciplinary journal of the International Society of Cryptozoology,'' from 1982 until, apparently, 1998.<ref>Harvard Library online catalog listing shows "Status: Currently received;