10 Weird Facts About Bigfoot
Dear friends around the world,
I’ve have always felt ‘connected’ to Bigfoot. When I was a kid in Howell, New Jersey growing up, no one knew anything about Bigfoot. My interest in this grew when I saw two documentaries on television on Bigfoot and it just clicked. I was perhaps around ten years old. I had no one to speak to about it. But that did not dampen my interests at all. I’ve done quite a few posts regarding Bigfoot and I know somewhere out there are people just like who are interested.
Enjoy!
Tsem Rinpoche
10 Weird Facts You Never Knew About Bigfoot
Nick Leftley | January 22, 2016
As a seldom-sighted creature of myth, Bigfoot is sort of similar to Santa Claus, if Santa Claus was an eight-foot-tall, fur-covered, naked forest monster. There are those who are convinced that Bigfoot is real, however, and some—such as the Appalachian Investigators of Mysterious Sightings (or AIMS)—have dedicated their lives to finding proof. Whether you believe in him or not, here are ten surprising Bigfoot facts, as told by those who swear that the (hairy) truth is out there:
There are at least 12 different kinds of Bigfoot just in the United States
While many cultures have their own version of Bigfoot—including the formidable Yeti of the Himalayas, also known as the Abominable Snowman—America lays claim to several types all of its own. According to AIMS, there are more than 12 different types of Bigfoot inhabiting Appalachia, ranging from the more human-looking Grass Man (rendered above) to the vicious, eight-foot-tall Midnight Whistler.
Bigfoot legends go back at least 3,000 years
Native Americans have their own reported sightings of Bigfoot that predate modern accounts by millennia. These come from several tribes, including the Iroquois and Shawnee. One Cherokee legend even tells of a Bigfoot called the Tsul ‘Kalu (aka the Cherokee Devil) that married a young girl and was blamed for all of the tribe’s misfortunes thereafter.
The original Bigfoot makes a sound like a steam engine
First spotted by the Iroquois, the aforementioned Midnight Whistler is thought to be the first clan of Bigfoot to venture beyond the cave systems where they hid from humans. It is believed to have used waterways to spread throughout Appalachia and eventually evolve into the different Bigfoot clans reported today. The nocturnal creature weighs 400 pounds, has jet black fur, and glowing green eyes, and communicates with a booming whistle that allegedly resembles a steam engine.
Bigfoot has psychic powers
Cherokee legend has it that the Tsul ‘Kalu had the power to read people’s minds. Present-day witnesses have claimed to lose time after sighting the Bigfoot, similar to the effect reported by those who claim to have been abducted by aliens: Hours pass in the blink of an eye, and the victim is left unable to recall what happened to them. And sometimes, of course, Bigfoot just makes people strip naked and go crazy.
It’s possible that Bigfoots bury their dead
One suggested reason for the lack of evidence of Bigfoot’s existence is the idea that these creatures bury their dead. There have been several reports of the discovery of Bigfoot burial grounds over the years, and while most come from less than reputable sources, it would perhaps explain why no one has ever stumbled across a Bigfoot carcass in the wild.
Bigfoot and Chupacabra work together to hunt their prey
In Appalachia, Chupacabras are referred to as West Virginia Vampires, thanks to the local belief that they suck on the blood of woodland creatures. AIMS believes that Bigfoot may use Chupacabras the same way hunters use bloodhounds, with the Chupacabras catching the prey and the Bigfoots swooping in to retrieve the body. In return, Bigfoots act as muscle for Chupacabras, protecting them from traps when curious monster hunters get too close. As you might expect, no evidence currently exists to support this theory.
Bigfoots communicate through tree knocks
Some Bigfoot investigators believe the creatures communicate with each other—and even with humans—by knocking on wood with their fists, or possibly a club or stick. This bears similarity to gorillas, who have been shown to clap their hands in warning during instances of alarm.
Bigfoot might be a surviving member of a presumed-extinct race of ancient apes
One suggestion for Bigfoot’s existence is that it is a member of a race of presumed-extinct apes—the largest who ever lived—who crossed the Bering land bridge from Asia and into the United States. However, no Gigantopithecus fossils have yet been found in America.
Bigfoot likes apples
An apple a day does not keep Bigfoot away. According to AIMS’ investigations, one Bigfoot type called a Yahoo has surfaced in the orchards of West Virginia’s rough country, where Golden Delicious apples are abundant. The Yahoo, they claim, is ten feet tall and weighs up to 1,000 pounds, with scat as large as an apple pie. According to at least one news source, Bigfoot also enjoys blueberry bagels.
Bigfoot has a ruthless streak
The most aggressive Bigfoot in Appalachia is ominously called the Wildman. Alleged to be eight feet tall, 500 pounds, covered in jet black fur, and unafraid of people, the Wildman is a close relative of the Midnight Whistler, but with an even worse temper. In the 1700s, the Shawnee claimed the Wildman was responsible for the deaths of seven members of their tribe.
Source: http://all-that-is-interesting.com/bigfoot-facts
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Please find me on Youtube, Rockhounding with Bigfoot. I agree with much of this article and can back it up for you too!
Hey Dustin,
Thanks for your comment, will definitely check out your YouTube channel!
All the best,
Pastor Jean Ai
There is an area near Lumbini, Nepal, they have sightings of Yeti for hundreds of years. So they have signages in the area with Yeti artwork to highlight this. Interesting. TR
Curious about the legendary Yeti? Not sure what to believe? Here is an article that explores a range of sources, from folktales to newspaper reports, detailing sightings and encounters with the elusive creature, who has been a part of the very fabric of various Himalayan communities for thousands of years. Read about religious beliefs, myths, fables and stories by scholars and travellers alike, and realise that there is more to the Yeti than you previously thought.
Imagining-the-Wild-Man-Yeti-Sightings-in-Folktales-and-Newspapers.pdf
This is a real awesome documentary on bigfoot. One of the best – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp5eV9nIEjk&feature=youtu.be
In 1967, Bob Gimlin and Roger Patterson stumbled across an incredible sight whilst out in Bluff Creek, in the California wilderness. At a creek which had been freshly washed-out by recent floods, they witnessed a female Bigfoot swiftly traverse the rugged landscape. Since their filmed encounter with the Bigfoot, who has since been nicknamed Patty, many have disputed the authenticity of their recording but no one has been able to successfully prove that it is a fake.
Credits for this video goes to entirely to windvale for the original footage. ?
Interesting compilation of ten weird facts about Bigfoot. I find the one saying Bigfoot bury their dead believable, because of the fact that there is no trace of Bigfoot corpse lying around for the hundreds or thousands of years since it existed. It is also believable that BigFoot to like fruits, it is even possible that they are vegetarian. If they are carnivore, BigFoot will be out hunting and sightings of them would be more frequent, unless they breed their own food. Hence, it is really interesting to learn about the little habits of Bigfoot to put together a picture of whether they truly exist or not.
So cool to find out more about the uniqueness on Bigfoot.
Still, the legend of Bigfoot remains a pervasive one, despite scientists and researchers explaining sightings as more mundane animals.believers are willing to go to extraordinary lengths, however, in order to justify why there is, to date, no concrete evidence of the Bigfoot’s existence Rinpoche’s blog giving the answers based on true story having saying that Bigfoot remains mystery for some…. for me i do believe somewhere he is watching us until we find him alive..
Thank you for sharing this post Rinpoche. For me the best information about Bigfoot comes from the Native Americans tribes like the Cherokee and Iroquois because they are the people familiar with the land. They know what a bear looks like, what kind of tracks it leaves, their feeding habits, how it moves in the forest, its gait and posture, etc. So for them to recognise that there exists a creature that does not imitate any part of a bear’s behaviour, movements and biology, is for me very good evidence that Bigfoot exists because we are talking about a group of people who are not likely to make a mistake or mis-see things.
I think the symbiotic relationship between the Bigfoot and Chupacabras is less likely. It doesn’t make sense that Bigfoot would rely on Chupacabras to catch woodland creatures; why share the spoils when biologically, they need so much more nutrition to sustain compared to a Chupacabra? Why bother with leftovers when they have the physiological capacity to eat the whole creature itself and in fact, even the Chupacabra? Sounds to me it’s more a legend parents made up to keep their kids away from playing in the woods at night and getting lost!
Wow Rinpoche, these facts really are interesting and yes, i did not know all these things about Big Foot xD
I knew that Big Foot was old, but i had no idea that he was over 3,000 years old! Thats actually really cool to know. That meant that Big Foot was here on this earth during the time of the dinosaurs and witnessed mankind develop. Amazing.
Another fact that i found very interesting was the fact that Big Foot has psychic abilities. I had no idea he had this kind of power. I would imagine that he uses this to escape danger or avoid being seen. Maybe that is why he is so hard to track down and find. Hmm..
Anyway, thank you Rinpoche for sharing these facts with us 🙂