Is Bigfoot Real? A Scientist Examines the Evidence

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David Daegling, a scientist from the University of Florida, discusses the evidence surrounding the existence of Bigfoot, a creature often associated with North American folklore. In an interview with ARCHAEOLOGY, he critiques the arguments made by proponents of Bigfoot's existence, suggesting that they lack convincing evidence. The conversation highlights the Patterson film, noting that its significance lies not in the creature's gait but in its physical proportions and features. The discussion reflects a blend of skepticism and fascination with the legend of Bigfoot, emphasizing the ongoing debate about its validity in scientific circles.
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A scientist examines the evidence.

David Daegling of the University of Florida at Gainesville specializes in the jaw structure of early hominids, but he also happens to be familiar with that most elusive of North American creatures--Bigfoot. The author of Bigfoot Exposed (Walnut Creek, CA: AltaMira Press, 2004) recently spoke with ARCHAEOLOGY about the likelihood that giant primates live in the northwestern United States. [continued]

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Did I read that right? Is he saying bigfoot is the 6th Marx brother?
 
I believe he did!

Bigfoot is near the top of my list of fables that I wish with all my heart was true, but probably isn't.
 
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I believe he did!
So, that's bigfoot exposed: Squatcho, the Marx brother who retired even before Gummo and Zeppo! Who knew?
Bigfoot is near the top of my list of fables that I wish with all my heart was true, but probably isn't.
Take heart. All this guy has done is to point out the flaws in the pro-bigfoot "experts'" arguments. None of these were ever very convincing to begin with. The thing in the Patterson film isn't interesting because of it's gait, but because of it's width and breadth in proportion to height, and because it has boobs.
 

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