What Do You Know About Cryptids?

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    What do you mean by cryptozoologists?  - ProProfs

    What do you mean by cryptozoologists? 

    • They are the people who study the potential existence of cryptids. 
    • The people who are related to cryptids. 
    • Its a group of aliens.  
    • None of the above
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Take this 'What do you know about Cryptids' quiz and test your knowledge about Cryptids. Cryptids are animals whose existence has not yet been confirmed even when people claim to have laid their eyes on them, and the evidence is not that strong. Do you have enough smarts to figure out who is this superstar of the mythical world? Take the cryptids quiz and find out. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    The popular cryptid- 'Jersey Devil' is believed to originate from ___________. 

    • London

    • New Orleans

    • New Jersey

    • New York 

    Correct Answer
    A. New Jersey
    Explanation
    The popular cryptid, the Jersey Devil, is believed to originate from New Jersey. This cryptid is a legendary creature said to inhabit the Pine Barrens region of New Jersey. According to folklore, the Jersey Devil is the offspring of a woman named Mother Leeds, who cursed her 13th child. The creature is described as having hooves, wings, and a horse-like head. It has been a part of New Jersey folklore for centuries and has become an iconic figure in the state's mythology.

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  • 3. 
    What are ahools?     - ProProfs

    What are ahools?    

    • Group of enormous carnivorous bats that are inhabited in the rainforests of Indonesia. 

    • Juicy fruits that are black in color. 

    • Its a large group of tigers. 

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Group of enormous carnivorous bats that are inhabited in the rainforests of Indonesia. 
    Explanation
    Ahools are a group of enormous carnivorous bats that are found in the rainforests of Indonesia. They are known for their large size and are believed to have a wingspan of up to 12 feet. Ahools are nocturnal creatures and are known to emit loud calls, resembling human screams. They are elusive and not much is known about their behavior and habits.

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  • 4. 
    Name the place from where the legend of Mothman originated.  - ProProfs

    Name the place from where the legend of Mothman originated. 

    • New York

    • West Virginia 

    • New Jersey

    • Oklahoma

    Correct Answer
    A. West Virginia 
    Explanation
    The legend of Mothman originated in West Virginia.

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  • 5. 

    This cryptid is described as a half-dog, half-fish hybrid with a long snaking body covered in thick fur. Guess the name of this cryptid. 

    • The Dobhar-chú

    • Big water monster

    • The blue hound

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. The Dobhar-chú
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Dobhar-chú. The description provided matches the characteristics of the Dobhar-chú, which is a cryptid known in Irish folklore as a half-dog, half-fish creature with a long snaking body covered in thick fur. The other options, "Big water monster" and "The blue hound," do not accurately describe the cryptid in question.

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  • 6. 

    Guess the name of the cryptid shown in the picture below. It is a legendary monster that comprises the head and front of an elephant and the back and tail of an enormous serpent. 

    • The grootslang

    • The bootslamp

    • Snaketide

    • The lying monster

    Correct Answer
    A. The grootslang
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the grootslang. The grootslang is a legendary creature that is said to have the head and front of an elephant and the back and tail of an enormous serpent. It is believed to inhabit deep caves in the Richtersveld region of South Africa. The name "grootslang" is derived from the Afrikaans and Dutch words for "big snake". It is a popular creature in South African folklore and has been featured in various myths and legends.

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  • 7. 

    Can you guess the name of the sea monster that is believed to live in the waters off the coast of Cape Greco National Park in Cyprus?

    • To Filiko Teras

    • Dobhar-chú

    • Altamaha-ha

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. To Filiko Teras
    Explanation
    To Filiko Teras is the correct answer for the name of the sea monster believed to live in the waters off the coast of Cape Greco National Park in Cyprus.

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  • 8. 
    Look at the picture above. This is a 30 feet long river monster that has large flippers and a seal-like snout. It is believed to inhabit the Altamaha River near Darien, Georgia. Can you guess its name?  - ProProfs

    Look at the picture above. This is a 30 feet long river monster that has large flippers and a seal-like snout. It is believed to inhabit the Altamaha River near Darien, Georgia. Can you guess its name? 

    • Altamaha-ha 

    • Kaltamaha 

    • Blue Whale

    • White Monster

    Correct Answer
    A. Altamaha-ha 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Altamaha-ha. This is the name of the river monster that is believed to inhabit the Altamaha River near Darien, Georgia. The description of the creature, with its large flippers and seal-like snout, matches the known characteristics of the Altamaha-ha.

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  • 9. 

    What is the name of this large ape-like creature that lives in the rainforests located at the border between Brazil and Bolivia? 

    • Mapinguari

    • OGOPOGO

    • Olgoi-Khorkhoi

    • The seamonster

    Correct Answer
    A. Mapinguari
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Mapinguari. The Mapinguari is a large ape-like creature that is said to inhabit the rainforests at the border between Brazil and Bolivia. It is known for its immense strength, long claws, and a single eye in the center of its forehead. According to local legends, the Mapinguari is a fearsome creature that can emit a powerful stench and has the ability to cause harm to humans. While there is no concrete evidence of its existence, sightings and stories of the Mapinguari have persisted for centuries among the indigenous communities in the region.

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  • 10. 

    This cryptid is 7 to 8 feet tall with a broad pumpkin-shaped head and is supposedly covered head to foot in thick dark fur. Can you guess its name? 

    • Momo

    • Shuck

    • Olgoi-khorkhoi

    • Kaltamaha 

    Correct Answer
    A. Momo
    Explanation
    Momo is the correct answer because it fits the description given in the question. The cryptid is described as being 7 to 8 feet tall with a broad pumpkin-shaped head and covered in thick dark fur. Momo matches all these characteristics, making it the most likely answer.

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