Chapter 856: In Which Our Hero Is Chased Hither And Yon By Those Damned Frenchies

…mostly, they chased him yon
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The Doclopedia #1,518

Earth 5-C: Cryptids
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Above all else, the biggest difference between our Earth and Earth 5-C is cryptids. Now, they don’t call them cryptids there, they just call them animals, or, in a very few cases, primitive non-humans.

Some cryptids are very dangerous, like the Kraken squid (which is NOT an Architeuthis) or the Pacific Giant Octopus or the European Demon Wolf. These creatures are, fortunately, very rare and in some cases tagged with micro-transmitters so their locations can be monitored.

Other cryptids are less dangerous, but still best avoided by humans. Most lake monsters, a fairly common type of cryptid, fall under this category, although some, like the famous Nessies of Scotland, are quite docile and timid. Land cryptids that fit in this category include the so called “Mongolian Death Worm” (up to 9 feet long, can give a nasty bite if annoyed), the Chupacabra and the Yeti.

Most cryptids either avoid humans or are actually friendly toward them. Friendly ones include the Orang Pendak of Indonesia, the King Raccoon of Canada and the American Jackalope. The shy ones are mostly the “ape men” like Sasquatches, “Monkey Men” or Lizard Men. While they will defend their young or mates, most of these creatures tend to stay far away from humans.

Since all but a few cryptids are rare, they are protected in their homelands by international law. You can also find some species in most zoos.