Cryptid

"If these “cryptids” are really just some form of evolved animals that have gone to hide in some other form or perhaps a hollow earth-like world, then I’d say it is possible for these creatures to either or both be studied, or be left alone, but I am not too sure what outcome is better, and in regards to extraterrestrial life, it comes to the fact that we aren’t alone that some species from another planet, outside or inside the Milky Way could be inspecting upon us as we know it, though I have doubts the penguin race could ever make contact with other extraterrestrial species aside from events on the moon or that racing event that happened on the fourth planet, it is just a matter of time if what outcome is better when it comes to the possibility of what we can do and not do, shall these creatures… cryptids reveal themselves or be reclusive once more…"

- RealMax, cryptid enthusiast at the National Cryptid Convention or Cryptfest.

The term Cryptid is one only referenced in the topic of cryptozoology, the study of animals or creatures that are often attributed as mythical creatures from myths and legends who are used as background monsters to terrorize penguins and other Antarctic folk around Antarctica. The general term of a cryptid is an animal that is often used in the context of supposed urban legends and stories, that are attributed with evidence such as photos, audios or video footage related to the "cryptid," with eerie context, whether it be a photo of a Sasquatch-like creature walking in the woods or the head of some supposed long-extinct plesiosaur sticking its head out of water in a lake where it couldn't survive. Considered a subculture or pseudo-science of animal science and biology, several cryptids have turned out to be "real" in a sense, with creatures like the Sasquatch or Corecreatures, but many are only known in local folklore or by urban myths.

Because of some amount of cryptids, some cryptids have been thought to be "non-applicable," a term used in cryptozoology to describe cryptids whose general appearance and hypothetical branch couldn't exist in a cold climate like Antarctica. Because of this, the cryptozoology community has gone to regularly update and edit a section of real existing animals like Uberfuzzies, Puffles, Muskoxen and Shprogshels and counter them with cryptids that could or should not survive in the temperatures of Antarctica. Famous cryptids include the Sasquatch, Loch Chess Monster, Mokelesaurus Mbembetini, Yeti or even extraterrestrial life. Because of their somewhat semi-popular status, the community opened up a museum on the west coast of Antarctica.

However, because of its popularity, it has gone on to be scrutinized by outsiders to them--especially Rednecks--to believe in nothing but stupid myths with no explainable evidence.