Biologists identify new species by following established scientific methodology, in contrast to cryptozoologists.
Notes on verification
Well-corroborated by mainstream and academic sources (Wikipedia, HowStuffWorks, SoftSchools, WorldAtlas) consistently describing cryptozoology as lacking the scientific rigor used by biologists/zoologists. Minor fringe dissent exists but does not undermine consensus. [cascade flags: aggregator_dropped_primary_exists | tier=bronze indep_score=0.3 clusters=3 claim_tier=everyday]
Sources
- List of cryptids (wikipedia)
- https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-cryptozoology.html (corroboration)
- https://www.softschools.com/science/biology/branches_of_biology/cryptozoology/ (corroboration)
- https://graphsearch.epfl.ch/concept/5828 (corroboration)