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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : The Unexplained : Cryptozoology

Introduction:
"Cryptozoology is the study of hidden animals not formally recognised by science."


1. It might well be the most famous of monsters, this beast reputedly lurks in the depths of Scotland's Loch Ness. When and by who was the first sighting of Nessie?
    Colonel Robert Wilson 1932
    Arthur Grant 1812
    Father Gregory Brusen 1651
    Saint Columba 565AD


2. Strange beasts are said to lurk within the Jiundu swamps of Zambia. Known as Kongamato they resemble what type of creatures?
    Brontosaurs
    Saber-toothed Tigers
    Pandas
    Pterosaurs


3. In 1920 Stan Bergman discovered the skin of a bear much bigger than any in the area. He dubbed the bear Ursus arctos piscator. In which part of the world did Bergman find his skin?
    Tibet
    Nova Scotia
    Sierra Nevada
    Kamchatka


4. A giant humanoid is said to live in the Australian bush. Known to the Aborigines for thousands of years first reports by Europeans date back to the early 1800s. What is this creature commonly known as?
    Howler
    Bunyip
    Yowie
    Swaggie


5. In deepes darkest Africa lies a lake. Isolated and untouched, the locals say it is the home of Mokele-Mbembe. Descriptions of the beast suggest it may be a survivor from the age of the dinosaurs. What is the name of the lake in which Mokele-Mbembe lives?
    Lake Victoria
    Lake Tele
    Lake Albert
    Lake Colanga


6. Off the coast of British Columbia dwells a creature named Cadborosaurus Willsi or Caddy. It is described as a long flippered serpent. The head of Caddy doesn't resemble a serpent but another creature, which one?
    Duck
    Dog
    Horse
    Pig


7. Alaska's Lake Illiamna is reputedly home for a species of giant fish which grows to 30 feet in length. though there have been numerous sightings no hard evidence has been obtained. The most popular explanation for these creatures is that they are a species of what?
    Sturgeon
    Salmon
    Dolphin
    Seal


8. Native Africans tell of a water serpent that haunts the swamps of the Nile. Larger by far than the largest python, it is said to take both cattle and men as prey. What is it called?
    Lou-lou
    Lau
    Grenal
    Pon-do-por


9. The nomads of Mongolia tell of an unusual beastie that lives amongst the desolation of the Gobi desert. The Olgoi-khorkoi is feared by the locals for its reputed abilty to kill at a distance. The Olgai-khorkoi most resembles what kind of creature?
    Spider
    Cat
    Worm
    Frog


10. Now you know and I know that this quiz wouldn't be complete without a Bigfoot question, so here you go. One of the theories on Bigfoot suggest it could be related to which extinct creature?
    Diplidocus
    T-Rex
    Gigantopithecus
    Yeticanosaurus


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