Cryptozoology: Real and Fake..?
As long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with the unknown. Whether it’s what’s in the depths of space, or at the bottom of the ocean- knowing that there are so many things we DON’T know makes it seem like anything is possible. I’ve continued to explore; urban legends, folklore, but was has been among the most fascinating is cryptozoology. According to the Smithsonian, about 18,000 new species are discovered every year. In some cases, creatures from legend have proved to be real- as is the case with the giant squid. In March of 1869, Jules Verne began publishing his serialized work “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” in which Captain Nemo steers the submarine The Nautilus encounters a pack of giant squids. For over a century, the idea of a giant squid was just considered a fantasy concocted by the French author. However, in 2004, an almonst complete specimen was found washed up on shore and in 2012 one was filmed for the first time in its natural habitat. The large...