Eating Habits:
Bigfoot has
been described to have omnivorous eating habits. It is thought that the
creature's diet mainly consists of plant materials with some meats. Common
foods consist of nuts, fruits, berries, and various animals. Bigfoot is thought
to eat any foods that may be available, as well as migrate to find better food
sources. Experts say a creature the size of Bigfoot would need a large food
supply to sustain a population and require 5000 calories a day.
Food sources:
- Plants
- Barks
- Roots
- Foliage
- Various Grasses
- Fruits
- Apples
- Plums
- Grapes
- Berries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Vegetables
- Corn
- Onions
- Nuts
- Acorns
- Walnuts
- Meats
- Deer
- Squirrel
- Rabbit
- Fish
Day Animals or Night Animals ?
Bigfoot has
been said to be a nocturnal animal. There are no other primates known to exist
that are nocturnal and many of the films taken of Bigfoot occur during the day.
Such examples are the Patterson-Gilman Film and the Freeman Footage. There has
been many sightings of the creature during the night as well, such as the Jacob's
Photos and the Skookum Body Cast. They are also thought to have good night
vision.
Migration Patterns:
It has been speculated that Bigfoot may migrate
to find better food sources. One instance of this could be that Bigfoot
migrates along with elk and other animals that it uses as a source of food. It
was also speculated on the Monster Quest episode, Sasquatch Attack II,
after a sighting of Bigfoot near a blueberry harvest. This was after a sighting
had occurred during a different season the previous year and that Bigfoot may
have moved a few hundred miles to find the blueberries.
Hibernation Habits:
Bigfoot is not believed to hibernate as the
creature is often seen during winter months along with its footprints in the
snow. In some places sightings decrease in the winter months, while in others
they increase, probably due to winter sports.
Where Does Bigfoot Live:
Bigfoot has
been sighted throughout North America, mainly in the United States and Canada.
About a third of all sightings have been in the Pacific Northwest in the states
of Washington, Oregon, Northern California, and British Columbia, Canada. It is
said that its relatives can be found around the world with such names as the
Yeti, the Yeren, the Almas, the Yowie and many more.
How Many Bigfoot’s Are There?
The Bigfoot
population can only be guessed as there is limited data to base any estimates
on. To get a good guess of these numbers there are some things to consider.
Experts say there needs to be a minimum of 2000 of these animals to sustain a
healthy population. One also has to consider the number of credible sightings
when taking an estimate. These sightings also have to include those that never
come forward with their report because of fear of ridicule. Another problem is
that these creatures are elusive and live in remote regions, as well as being
considered nocturnal. These factors make any sightings a pretty rare event.
Good educated guesses of the Bigfoot population range from about 2000-6000
individuals in North America. The actual number may not even fit inside of this
range.
Misidentification, Hoaxes and
Bear Sightings:
Mis-identification
Many
sightings of Bigfoot are thought to be the mis-identification of a known animal.
The most common mis-identification is thought to be of a bear standing on its
hind legs. Most sightings of this creature do occur where bears inhabit, although
it is argued that a bear's snout and other body parts make it distinct from
anything that would be considered Bigfoot. In 2007, the Jacobs Photographs were
taken and thought by some to be a juvenile Bigfoot, while others say it to be a
mangy bear.
Hoaxes
Many
sightings of Bigfoot are thought to be hoaxes. Experts say that 70 to 80 percent
of Bigfoot sightings are not real and that most are either a hoax or a
misidentified animal. It is also thought that many of the footprints found are
hoaxes as well. Bigfoot researcher Ray Wallace had in possession a large wooden
feet and is suggested to have used them starting in 1958 until his death in
2002.
The Georgia
Bigfoot Body Hoax was a hoax in 2008 developed by Rick Dyer and Matt Whitton.
Their claim was to have in possession a corpse of a Bigfoot they found in the
woods of Georgia and stuffed it into a freezer chest. They planned to name this
creature the "Rick Matt creature" after both their names. After
selling the body to Searching for Bigfoot Inc. for $50,000 it was discovered to
be a hoax.
Gigantopithecus
Gigantopithecus
is an extinct genus of ape. Many believe that this creature exists today as
Bigfoot. It is believed that the Gigantopithecus could have entered into what
is the now the United States over the Bering Straight land bridge. This is in
the northwestern portion of North America where Bigfoot is most commonly
spotted. Gigantopithecus is speculated to have not been bipedal, but this is
only based on fossils of teeth and a few jaw bones found. No other fossils are
known to exist.
Scientific Community:
Bigfoot is
overwhelmingly discounted in the scientific community. The creature is considered
to be a combination of folklore, mis-identification and hoaxes, rather than a
real animal. Scientists say there is a lack of evidence, and all existing
evidence is only circumstantial. They also cite that sightings occur in areas
unusual for a great ape and no great ape fossils of any kind have been found in
the region. They also insist that there are not enough food sources for a
creature this size to exist. Despite all of this, there are a few scientists
that do believe in the creature’s existence.
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