Features

• The sasquatch, most commonly known as Bigfoot, is reportedly a large, hairy ape-like creature. Varying reports claim that the creature is anywhere from 7 to 10 feet tall, and that its facial features resemble those of a gorilla. It is also said to possess human qualities such as its posture and the structure of its feet.
  
  

History

• A mold of a supposed sasquatch footprint
  
  Stories of the sasquatch were present in folklore around the world long before the colonization of America. The earliest recorded sightings came in the mid-1800s, primarily in Canadian newspapers. However, it was in 1967 that the sasquatch truly entered American culture when alleged footage of the creature surfaced in California.
  
  Hundreds of casts and moldings collected from numerous locations also serve as a form of evidence.
  
  

Geography

• Sasquatch sightings have occurred all over the world. In North America, the largest number of sightings come from California and Washington, extending into Canada.
  
  

Theories/Speculation

• Many scientists believe that most Bigfoot sightings are cases of misidentification. The size often reported by eyewitnesses is similar to that of a bear standing upright. Many believers, however, suggest that the creatures are Neanderthals that managed to survive extinction.
  
  

Expert Insight

• The scientific community discredits the idea of the sasquatch, namely for the lack of substantial evidence, and it is not seriously studied in any zoological circles. However, there are some anthropologists who believe the creature is real and attempt to convince their peers to take the matter seriously.