Bigfoot

Appearance
Bigfoot, or otherwise known as Sasquatch, is a large, muscular, hairy, bipedal creature that resembles an ape or another primate. They have been sighted all over North America, but are most commonly spotted in the Pacific Northwest region. They are covered in reddish, brown, or dark brown fur and are about 6 to 9 feet tall. These creatures also leave very large footprints behind, giving them the name 'Bigfoot'. They can be as large as 24 inches tall and 8 inches wide. However, some footprints include other things such as claw marks, making it possible that it could've been another animal such as a bear or a cougar.

Brief History
Sasquatch has been around even before people came up with a single name for this creature. In fact, creatures similar to Bigfoot have been sighted on every continent except for Antarctica. This creature has gained more popularity than ever before after the Patterson-Gimlin film shown to the right.

Other Explanations
Many Bigfoot sightings are usually the cause of misidentification. Many creatures turn out to be bears, cougars, or other large animals that live within the area. False alarms can also be the result of a hoax, or others trying to make jokes.

Popularity
As Bigfoot rose to fame, the media started to follow. Many events such as Bigfoot festivals started to take place around America, pulling in more tourists. The Animal Planet series Finding Bigfoot also dedicated themselves to finding the legendary creature.