Bigfoot (also known as Sasquatch) is a simian-like creature of American folklore that is said to inhabit forests, especially in the Pacific Northwest. source
Bigfoot (also known as Sasquatch) is a simian-like creature of American folklore that is said to inhabit forests, especially in the Pacific Northwest.
Bigfoot is usually described as a large, hairy, bipedal humanoid. source
Bigfoot is usually described as a large, hairy, bipedal humanoid.
The term sasquatch (bigfoot) is an Anglicized derivative of the Halkomelem word sásq'ets. source
The term sasquatch (bigfoot) is an Anglicized derivative of the Halkomelem word sásq'ets.
Scientists discount the existence of Bigfoot and consider it to be a combination of folklore, misidentification, and hoax, rather than a living animal. source
Scientists discount the existence of Bigfoot and consider it to be a combination of folklore, misidentification, and hoax, rather than a living animal.
The name "Bigfoot" for the creature appeared in the late 19th century. source
The name "Bigfoot" for the creature appeared in the late 19th century.
Spotted Elk, also called Chief Big Foot, was a well-known Lakota leader killed during the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. source
Spotted Elk, also called Chief Big Foot, was a well-known Lakota leader killed during the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890.
The Idaho Bigfoot was shot and killed in 1902 near Pierce City, credited with killing 1,000 cattle in his lifetime. source
The Idaho Bigfoot was shot and killed in 1902 near Pierce City, credited with killing 1,000 cattle in his lifetime.
About one-third of all claims of Bigfoot sightings are located in the Pacific Northwest, with the remaining reports spread throughout the rest of North America. source
About one-third of all claims of Bigfoot sightings are located in the Pacific Northwest, with the remaining reports spread throughout the rest of North America.
Most reports are considered mistakes or hoaxes, even by researchers who maintain that Bigfoot exists. source
Most reports are considered mistakes or hoaxes, even by researchers who maintain that Bigfoot exists.
As Bigfoot has become better known and a phenomenon in popular culture, sightings have spread throughout North America. source
As Bigfoot has become better known and a phenomenon in popular culture, sightings have spread throughout North America.
In addition to the Pacific Northwest, the Great Lakes region and the Southeastern United States have had many reports of Bigfoot sightings. source
In addition to the Pacific Northwest, the Great Lakes region and the Southeastern United States have had many reports of Bigfoot sightings.
The debate over the legitimacy of Bigfoot sightings reached a peak in the 1970s. source
The debate over the legitimacy of Bigfoot sightings reached a peak in the 1970s.
Bigfoot has been regarded as the first widely popularized example of pseudoscience in American culture. source
Bigfoot has been regarded as the first widely popularized example of pseudoscience in American culture.
Various types of creatures have been suggested to explain both the sightings and what type of creature Bigfoot would be. source
Various types of creatures have been suggested to explain both the sightings and what type of creature Bigfoot would be.
In 2007, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said that the photos that the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization said showed a juvenile Bigfoot were of a bear with mange source
In 2007, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said that the photos that the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization said showed a juvenile Bigfoot were of a bear with mange
Both Bigfoot believers and non-believers agree that many of the reported sightings are hoaxes or misidentified animals. source
Both Bigfoot believers and non-believers agree that many of the reported sightings are hoaxes or misidentified animals.