Cryptids

Mysterious creatures have been reported from lakes, forests, deserts, and deep seas all over the world—the long-necked shape gliding across a cold loch, the shaggy giant that leaves only footprints, the shy snake that pops up and vanishes. People have chased them, photographed them, and argued about them for generations, and that whole range of characters mirrors the 16 personality types.

Below, each of the 16 types is paired with the mysterious creature whose character matches it. Find your type to see which creature you are, and read on for why the two fit. (These come from sightings, folklore, and old fossils rather than any confirmed living animal—here they are simply friendly mascots.)