cryptozoology
A cryptozoologist claimed to have mapped several thunderbird sightings and found that they corresponded chronologically and geographically with storms moving across the United States.
One cryptozoologist suggested that taking visitors on Bigfoot tracking expeditions could be a new form of eco-tourism.
Cryptids are animals that cryptozoologists believe may exist, but whose existence is disputed or unverified by science.

SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Mythological & legendary characters
Abominable Snowman
Anancy
Andromeda
Ares
basilisk
genie
hellhound
Hera
Hermes
Janus
jinn
siren
sprite
the sandman
unicorn
vamp
Venus
Vesta
Victoria
Zeus