BIGFOOT

All around the globe sightings of a tall, hairy creatures have been reported for centuries. If you’ve never heard of the creature known as “Bigfoot” we would be very surprised. Also known as Sasquatch; the large-footed hominid is said often to be spotted walking or standing on two legs like a man or ape of some sort. The most common sightings of Sasquatch or Bigfoot often come from the Pacific Northwest, but different descriptions, beliefs and stories of the creature are told all over the world. Various regions have tales about elusive, bipedal, ape-man like beings and each region calls “Bigfoot” something different. No matter what it’s called or where it is seen there are many theories as to what this cryptid actually could be…

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Below is a list of just a few of the different names and regions of Sasquatch-like creatures:

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• Almas-                          Central Asia and Western Mongolia

• Barmanou-                   Pakistan 

• Baddmanus-                Pakistan

• Grassman-                   Ohio, United States

• Mapinguari-                 South America

• Orang-Mawas-             Malaysia

• Skunkape-                    Southeastern USA

• Yeren-                           China

• Yeti-                               Nepal and Tibet

• Yowie-                            Australia

These names are just a few of the hundreds of “Bigfoot” type cryptids mentioned around the world. Every Sasquatch is different depending on its region; not just by name but physical appearance and behavioral traits seem to vary as well. This was just a short overview of the creature.