Why do bigfoot exist

His desire to see a Yeti for himself led him to launch three extensive expeditions searching for the Yeti in Nepal in the late s. Byrne said that in the past 50 years he had found two or three sets of possible Yeti footprints, with five toes on each foot, left in tracks in the Himalayas, at altitudes of 15, feet.

But he conceded Wednesday that those prints could have been left by Hindu holy men, or sadhus, whom he has seen walking barefoot in the snows at such heights. After moving to the U. With the backing of what he said were wealthy men, he tried to find conclusive evidence of Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch in America's Pacific Northwest,.

When told about the FBI documents showing his correspondence with the agency in the s asking it to test hair samples, Byrne chuckled. However , FBI records disclosed by the agency on its public documents page show that in , Byrne repeatedly wrote the FBI asking for the tests to be conducted on both hair his group had obtained, and on other samples that he had heard might be in the agency's possession. In an earlier letter, in August of that year, Byrne had asked if hair, "supposedly of a Bigfoot," that he believed had been sent to the FBI by others had been examined.

In a response finally sent to Byrne on Dec. But Cochran added, "occasionally, on a case-by-case basis, in the interest of research and scientific inquiry, we make exceptions to the general policy.

It was the first time that the FBI apparently tested a sample of hair to see if it was a Bigfoot, according to the records, which contain photocopied images of the hairs. The academy had been the chief sponsor of a search for the Loch Ness monster in Scotland. Cochran's letter noted that the results were being sent to Curtis, at his request, because "Mr. In the 19th century, the American landscape revealed its majesties to ordinary settlers pushing westward into territory unmapped by Europeans.

To track Bigfoot today is to channel that frontier spirit as well as to appropriate Native American traditions. Bigfoot also embodies other less romantic but no less enduring American traits, like gullibility and a hunger for attention.

The problem has grown worse with social media, where viral hoaxes, like drone footage of a supposed Bigfoot in a clearing in Idaho, can rack up millions of views. His complaint echoes concerns in more mainstream American life, where technologies that promised to build consensus have, in fact, made the truth more difficult than ever to discern.

On the internet, Bigfoot has found a habitat much more hospitable than North American forests. It turns out that Bigfoot does not need to exist in order to live forever.

The news soon reaches Ivan T. Sanderson of the Society for the Investigation of the Unexplained. In a scientific journal, Heuvelmans declares he has discovered a new species of man, Homo pongoides. Edgar Hoover for help. Customs will look into it; the body, after all, was supposedly imported. Without access to the body, Napier studies photos and videos. It's interesting hearing all the different opinions from our Wonder Friends! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Dane! This Wonder represents the most common theories and beliefs about bigfoot.

You're right that samples were found to be contaminated, which is why they were not able to prove that bigfoot was real. Not So Fast. We hope you understand will visit again soon! Assumed contaminated, is not the same as found to be contaminated. That failed in many ways trying to disprove the evidence, as the study has proven the samples were not contaminated. The scientist that disagreed with the study, did so on the basis that the findings did not fit into the timeline of known hominids, but only a year later, they discovered DNA of an unknown hominid, that bred with neanderthals and denisovans, about the same timeline as the study mentioned.

There is another study being preformed by another scientist, which returned the same findings, and will be made public after the study is finalized. Welcome back, Dane rigo! Thanks for pointing this out and sharing more information about the study. We appreciate your comment! We're glad it was helpful, marko! Thanks for visiting Wonderopolis for your research! Don't forget to cite your sources for your research paper. The official Wonderopolis Permissions Policy states: Wonderopolis materials may be cited or excerpted in periodicals, books, and educational materials under the following stipulations: 1.

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It's interesting hearing from our Wonder Friends! Neymar is right about 90 or more percent of the photos being shown. Its the other sightings without photos that probably are a better percentage of true Bigfoot sightings. What is frustrating the most though is when the media adds a bunch of the common nonsense along with your truth. It is just another obstacle blocking the path to actually finding Bigfoot.

I can assure you of that!. Thank you for providing this idea, Keira! Big Foot and orangutans do share some physical characteristics!

Thanks for sharing your opinion, dallas! We appreciate you joining the discussion. No one knows for sure about big foot! Thanks for sharing your opinion, Kourtney! Many people agree with you. Maybe we'll find out for sure one day!

We appreciate you sharing your thoughts, Steve! We understand that everyone has different opinions. Thanks for sharing yours! Thanks for sharing your opinion, stefaia! You're right, as of now there is no real proof that big foot exists.

However, many people still report sightings. Hello, Murph! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about bigfoot. It sounds like you have studied them before. Bigfoot does NOT need total wilderness. Just a stream running into a lake or river and lots of fish.

It took me years to figure out and witness what they are doing and why. I have some photos ,and a real foot cast. The females are much hairier due to spending more time in a cold micro climate such as a cedar swamp or icy cave. The males are either fishing or guarding the area between water and home. Each has a job to do. It would have taken many centuries for them to adapt.

Much of what you see on television is pure guessing and mostly guessing wrong! Thanks for letting me get the truth out! Thanks for sharing your opinions, Murph! We understand that not everyone always agree or believes in the same things. No matter what, we always appreciate hearing from our Wonder Friends! Hmmm, we're just not sure, Samantha! But there are lots of folks striving to unravel the mystery. Maybe someday we'll find out once and for all! We hope you learned lots of new information from this Wonder.

As of today, there hasn't been any real evidence to prove big foot is real. However, people keep searching for him every day! No one knows for sure. Everyone has their own speculations and opinions. We would love to hear your thoughts! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about this Wonder!

Hi, jordan! Hello, Span! Thanks for sharing your opinion with us! Hello, Michael B Birmingham England! Thanks for joining the discussion! Hello, bigfoot tracker! It is not a complete list of all locations.

Thanks for telling us about Ohio and we appreciate you sharing your opinion! Hi, Erik! We respects everyone's opinions and appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us. We want to make sure we represent the scientific evidence behind this WONDER, which is why we had to remove part of your comment.

Hi, alex! No one can seem to find Bigfoot and there is no real proof that Bigfoot exists. However, people continue to believe and search for him all the time. What are your thoughts about Bigfoot? Hello, Dom C! While, there is no scientific evidence, there are so many personal accounts. We don't know what to think! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! Hello, Ryan!

Thanks for sharing your opinion with us. There is actually no scientific evidence that big foot in real. However, many people still believe he is and are searching for clues every day! Thanks for sharing your opinion, preston! There are many people who agree with you. However, there is no scientific proof or physical evidence that Bigfoot exists.

It is still a myth people are trying to prove every day! Thanks for joining the discussion, jordan! We value everyone's opinion and appreciate you sharing yours! Enjoy your day! Heehee, we've never seen a gorilla in a suit before, Aidan! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, brittany! There is no scientific proof he's real, so many Wonder Friends would agree with you. We appreciate you sharing your opinion about the video, Morgan! Do you really think it looks like a person in a gorilla suit, Wonder Friend?

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Want to add a little wonder to your website? Help spread the wonder of families learning together. We sent you SMS, for complete subscription please reply. Follow Twitter Instagram Facebook. Is there any proof that Bigfoot is real? How do some experts explain alleged Bigfoot sightings? What are some other common nicknames for Bigfoot? Wonder What's Next? Try It Out Are you ready to go hunting? Is Bigfoot real? Or is it just a tall tale?

Make a list of your top three reasons you think Bigfoot could be real. Then turn the tables and make a list of your top three reasons you think Bigfoot is probably nothing more than a myth. Discuss your lists with a friend or family member. What do they think? Which reasons persuade them the most?

Pick an answer — real or fake — and write a short paragraph explaining what you think about Bigfoot. Let's assume Bigfoot is real. Knowing what you now know about what the creature Bigfoot is supposed to be, how would you go about hunting him? Where would you look? What kinds of traps might work to capture Bigfoot? Are there any lures you could use to bring Bigfoot out of hiding and into the light? Have fun and let your imagination run wild. Put all of your answers together into a brief outline of what you think the perfect Bigfoot hunting plan would include.

Happy hunting! We can put a man on the moon. We can talk to each other on electronic devices that are basically computers that fit in our pockets. We can guide ourselves with the help of satellites orbiting Earth. But we can't find Bigfoot. What's wrong with this picture?

Think about all of the technology available to us today and come up with some new ideas to help in the search for Bigfoot. What would you use? Be bold. The sky's the limit. Even a brand-new invention might lead to finally finding the elusive Sasquatch. Talk with your friends and family members about your ideas.

What would they use to try to find Bigfoot? Did you get it? Test your knowledge. What are you wondering? Wonder Words proof serene fertile hoax enthusiasts accumulate misidentification inconclusive perpetrated Take the Wonder Word Challenge. Join the Discussion. Liam Mar 26, Anthony Barricelli Mar 9, Nevaeh Feb 11, Once I saw a Bigfoot he was huge when he was by a tree he was bigger than a tree but it was kinda small but bigger then me and it kinda was big.

Moriah Morgan Feb 11, Ok this was a good article. I was looking for proof he was real also. Good afternoon, good evening and goodnight. Feb 12, Quinn Jan 16, Both my 4th grade teacher and I think he's real :0 Jan 17, Wow, Quinn! It sounds like you and your teacher have a lot to talk about. Darreona Feb 11, Thanks for sharing your experience, Darreona! No he would not throw a tree at someone because they are scared of people. Dec 17, Wow, josie!

Josie Dec 12, Hi Josie! We hope scientists can find some proof--whether it's that Bigfoot exists or doesn't. We learned that scientists do not believe Big Foot is real.

There is no physical evidence to prove that Big Foot is real. Half of our class thinks Big Foot is real, the other half believe they are only make believe creatures. We know it is ok to have different opinions about this subject. Nov 11, Hey, Wonder Monsters! Way to be respectful of the opinions of others!

That's really important. Gretchen Oct 11, Oct 21, Thanks for sharing your opinion, Gretchen! Ava May 24, I need to fact check this for an assignment, all I need to know is the date when this article was written. May 29, Hi Ava. You can use Wonderopolis as the author and use date accessed. Thanks for checking. Nathaniel Apr 25, I actchaly saw bigfoot in real life he dosen't have a bigfoot.

Apr 25, Thanks for sharing, Nathaniel. More of an opinion. Any way turns out the James Paterson picture of Bigfoot was actually a woman dressed in a ape suit. Name Ray. Apr 16, Anonymous Apr 5, But on the other hand there seems to be to many witnesses to give a concrete answer. Though I believe, people who believe in different myths or super stishens are prone to believing other stories. Wonder Friend Apr 8, Apr 9, You could consider statements biased--or as opinions. Apr 5, That's some solid reasoning, Wonder Friend!

Apr 4, Thanks for sharing your opinion, logan! Sasquatch and the lockness monster are real. I believe in MOST legends not all. Truth Apr 16, Everyone is allowed to have their own beliefs--just like their own opinion. Your name May 17, Apr 1, Thanks for sharing, Cipriana! Matthew Mar 18, Dose big foot have relatives or a family that is continuing because everything dies one day so big foot can too so there must to be a family going on. Mar 18, It would make sense, Matthew.

Owen Aisel Mar 12, James Sep 19, Hi my name is James I love this this wonder but it came up when I typed Harry Potter so could you do where Harry potter was filmed please? Thank you. Sep 30, That's super interesting! What does Bigfoot look like, mitchell? Sep 16, Graham Jul 4, Jul 6, I am a believer in Bigfoot because I have seen one.

Was it scary? What did Bigfoot look like? When did you see Bigfoot? Rachel Apr 27, In my opinion, I do not think Bigfoot exists. The video I don't mean to be rude buts it looks too fake. Apr 30, Frank Thomas Feb 17, Feb 27, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this subject, Frank! Pandaofpeace Jan 29, Feb 5, Excellent points, Pandaofpeace!

Do you think Bigfoot exists? Berrioia23 Jan 11, I noticed when the "big foot" got closer I was realizing that it looked very realistic and i was like " whoa that's creepy! Jan 15, Thanks for sharing, Berrioia23!! Sean Jan 11, Jan 16, Wait - you've seen Bigfoot before?? That's awesome!!! Jan 2, JT Oct 13, Oct 17, Do you think Bigfoot exists?? Michael Sep 26, Well, one things for sure this kind of website won't convince either way! Oct 1, Malakai Sep 25, Sep 27, Wow, what a cool connection, Malakai!

We as humans have a long way to go in development of the superstitious part of our brains. Just go back in time and all the creatures that were once believed to be true. Did not many believe at one time that people were witches?

We have a long way to go I guess. So many people hear a bump in the night and therefore that is bigfoot. And so many people have seen them. But not even ONE good pic. No dna bones,hair,fossils and on and on and on.

Kinda like those crop circles that people make and the believers ignore the evidence as such. Just like a conspiracy theorist. You can never win with logic when discussions arise.

How about them there chem trails. Same thing with bigfoot.. Sep 12, Aug 31, Sep 3, Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mr. Nathan Aug 30, But it's awesome!!! Have you looked for Bigfoot, Nathan? Hannah Aug 22, Aug 22, Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, Hannah!! Jul 3, What do you think, Carol? Is there enough evidence to convince you that he is real? Frances LeCompte Jun 15, I've camped, hiked and backpacked since my late teens.

But one year, I was in my mid twenties a few friends and I decided to camp on Tanaya Lake just outside Yosemite. We were kind of creeped out all day. This had never happened to me before. So about midnight everything went deadly quiet. And there came this deep growling scream that went into this high pitched yell.

But so loud my hair stood up on end. I was terrified and couldn't move and I felt like I would soil myself. I tried to camp again but to no avail. Never again. I am a believer. Jun 19, Karson Smith Jun 5, My name is Karson. I am new to Wonderpolis. Jun 6, Hi Karson! Trayton May 25, May 26, Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Trayton!

Sweet pea May 25, May 10, Gbe Apr 24, Apr 24, Why hasn't one been found or even captured? I was wondering why none have ever been spotted by sattlelights,. Mar 27, Pretty good reasoning, Shannon. Maybe Bigfoot is really good at avoiding detection? Ant Feb 21, Mar 14, Feb 21, Jan 26, That's great, Canton! Do you mean your assignment was edited? Bella Jan 30, Jan 31, Jan 12, Thank you this article helped me a lot on my research paper thank you.

Kristin Phillps Jan 8, How do u know if Bigfoot real or not bc I haven't seen any.