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243. Animals That May (or May Not) Exist: What is a Cryptid? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Thinking in English

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The Evolution of Cryptids

The Thylacine was once widespread in Australia and Tasmania, but was hunted to extinction in the early 20th century. Witnesses claim to have seen the striped marsupial in various regions, including Tasmania and mainland Australia. Another intriguing cryptid with a realistic possibility of existence is the Ivory-Build Woodpecker. While conclusive proof has not yet been obtained, ongoing efforts to search for this cryptid demonstrate the determination to unravel its status if a population is discovered.

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