Even if you manage to publish a book on cryptozoology, you may not make much money. Cryptozoology for most people is a passion, not a career. Keep in mind that much of cryptozoology consists of travel. It is recommended that you do not pursue this field if you do not like to travel. Cryptozoology can be an expensive hobby. Some common costs include travel, recording equipment, and DNA testing on samples.
Bigfoot: This cryptid is also known as a yeti, Sasquatch, or skunk ape. While many believe that bigfoot is not real, some speculate that it is really an undiscovered giant primate. [2] X Research source Since big foot sightings are reported around the world, this may be a good place to start if you cannot travel far. El Chupacabra: El Chupacabra is a creature believed to live in South America. They are reported to suck the blood of livestock. [3] X Research source Ebu Gogo: the ebu gogo is a small, human-like creature that exists within the folklore of Indonesia. It is very aggressive and will eat anything. [4] X Research source
Look into areas related to your cryptid. For example, if you are interested in sea creatures, you might read up on marine biology. [5] X Research source There is no accredited degree for cryptozoology available. Online programs promising to offer degrees in it do not have accreditation. [6] X Research source
Pick up skills that will help hunt your specific cryptid. For example, if you are interested in the orang pendek of Sumatra, you may want to learn to speak Indonesian. Since it lives in trees, you may want to practice climbing trees. [7] X Research source
For example, many scientists think that most cases of El Chupacabra are really just coyotes with mange. [8] X Research source
For example, if you are going after the Loch Ness Monster, look into the geographical features of the Loch Ness area, such as the Great Glen Fault and the River Ness.
Plan to give yourself plenty of time in the area to search for the creature. You probably will not encounter them in a day or two. You should only travel far away if you believe that the creature really does exist. If you are uncertain, you may not want to spend the money, or you may decide to look for a cryptid closer to home.
Camera and recording equipment Audio recorder Sterile collecting bottles, vials, and bags Latex gloves Markers to label samples Ruler and/or measuring tape Magnifying glass Logbook or journal[9] X Research source
Some questions you might want to ask include: “What can you tell me about the bunyip?”; “Have you seen a bunyip yourself? If so, where?”; and “How does one find a bunyip?” If you are about to head out into the wilderness or if you are in an unfamiliar part of the world, you may want to consider hiring a local guide.
Take pictures of everything. If the creature is shy, you can set up a camera with an automatic timer, and leave the area for a while. If you find feces, bone, or hair, use tweezers to place the sample in a bag. Label each bag with what it is, when you collected it, and where you found it. If you find a footprint, measure it with a ruler or tape measure. Take a picture of the footprint with the ruler beside it. Write everything down. Keep a log book of everything that you do, see, hear, and find. Be as detailed as possible.
Look to see if there is a cryptozoological association in your local area. If there is not, you might try starting one yourself.
