Much of the material being brought into the Cryptozoology and Mythical Beasts forum actually have nothing to do with the subject which this forum was
created for.
Strange existing life-forms, like big snakes and weird worms are actually just normal, proven and knowable forms of nature and may therefore be
re-directed to Fragile Earth or Environmental Issues in order to more easily find those subjects Proud American has outlined in the original post of
this thread. Have a look at them to compare with the majority of posts being placed in this forum.
Here's the Wiki description of the term Cryptozoology...
en.wikipedia.org...
Cryptozoology is the study of animals that are rumored or suspected to exist, but for which conclusive proof is still missing; the term also includes
the study of animals generally considered extinct, but which are still occasionally reported. Those who study or search for such animals are called
cryptozoologists, while the hypothetical creatures involved are referred to by some as "cryptids", a term coined by John Wall in 1983.
And, about mythical beasts, here's a colourful website which shows a variety of them...
www.mythicalrealm.com...
By Heather,
Far away in the twilight time,
Of every people, in every clime,
Dragons and griffins and monsters dire,
Born of water and earth and air and fire.
So, you can see why a big snake eating the family pet really isn't part of this forum, while a huge sea monster attacking Tokyo certainly would be.