A legendary tall, hairy, bipedal humanoid creature of Tibetan and Sherpa tradition. In 1951, Eric Shipton photographed clear footprints. In 1960, the Hillary expedition brought back a "yeti scalp." As a flagship cryptozoology species, it has long attracted expeditions and media attention.
Account
A legendary tall, hairy, bipedal humanoid creature of Tibetan and Sherpa tradition. In 1951, Eric Shipton photographed clear footprints. In 1960, the Hillary expedition brought back a "yeti scalp." As a flagship cryptozoology species, it has long attracted expeditions and media attention.
Debunked
Oxford University ancient DNA laboratory analysis: yeti samples are mostly Himalayan brown bears, black bears, or dogs. Footprints were caused by bear tracks melting and distorting in snow. The "scalp" was actually antelope skin. No physical evidence has ever been obtained.
Sources
- Himalayan Journal
- Oxford University ancient DNA laboratory report
- Hillary Everest expedition report