My first blog!

Hi everyone! This is my first blog ever! It's not really that much different than making an entry in my field journal, except I don't have to tape the pictures in place. :) I started this blog so that I could keep all of my friends up to date on cool things happening in the world of cryptozoology, which is the study of undiscovered animals. As I continue to update, you'll see some amazing new species of animals, play some cryptozoological games and learn a little bit about me and my family, the Clayfoots. Our job is to find the last undiscovered animals on the planet and educate people about them.

First off, some awesome news! More than 30 new species of animals have been discovered living inside an extinct volcanic crater on the South Pacific island of Papua New Guinea, including a rat the size of a house cat and a frog with fangs! You can read all about it right here:

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1921262,00.html?xid=rss-topstories

Also, I wanted to post an amazing photo of one of the many unique types of mantids thriving in the world. This little guy looks almost like something from the world of faeries, doesn't it?

You can follow my blog by adding it to your profile. I'll update as often as I can, when I'm not searching for cryptids in the jungle or under the sea or way up in the mountains... wherever cryptids can be found (which is almost anywhere!)

Have a great day! ~ Your Pal, Lucy Clayfoot