Scientists attribute cryptid sightings partly to misidentifications of known animals.
Notes on verification
Confirmed by multiple independent sources (HowStuffWorks, Centre of Excellence, Medium article) consistently describing misidentification of known animals as a common scientific/skeptical explanation for cryptid sightings, e.g., Loch Ness fish, Yeti as bears, Jersey Devil as sandhill crane. [cascade flags: aggregator_dropped_primary_exists | tier=bronze indep_score=0.3 clusters=2 claim_tier=everyday]
Sources
- List of cryptids (wikipedia)
- https://www.centreofexcellence.com/17-famous-cryptids/ (corroboration)
- https://medium.com/@ciaranpconnolly/cryptozoology-unveiling-the-mysteries-of-hidden-animals-442c9c281e8e (corroboration)