Bigfoot in the South: Feral Apes or Elusive Primate? Researcher Shares Insights

A few days ago, I stumbled upon an intriguing video from the YouTube channel Curious Realm. The video, titled "CR Ep 126: On Location @ Fouke Monster Festival 2024," features an interview with a wildlife journalist discussing their new book, "Bigfoot South." The journalist shares their experiences researching feral apes and monkeys in the Southern United States, and how these populations relate to the Bigfoot phenomenon. The journalist explains that they first became interested in the idea of feral primates in the South after hearing a story about a hunter who encountered a monkey while bow hunting in Southeast Texas. This encounter led the journalist to investigate further, and they discovered that there are indeed verified feral monkey populations in multiple locations in the South. But the journalist doesn't stop there. They also discuss the possibility of feral ape populations in the South, and how these populations could be related to the Bigfoot phenomenon. They reference the Reese's monkey population in Florida, which is a direct result of an escape from a small, backwoods facility in the 1960s. The journalist argues that if Reese's monkeys could establish a population in Florida, then it's possible that apes could do the same. The journalist also touches on the idea of "skunk apes" in Florida, and references the famous "Makaka ape" photo that was first uncovered by researcher Lauren Coleman. They argue that if there is indeed a population of skunk apes in Florida, then it's possible that they could be linked to other mysterious primates around the world. Overall, the video is an fascinating exploration of the relationship between feral primates and the Bigfoot phenomenon. The journalist's passion for their work is evident, and their experiences and research shed new light on this mysterious and intriguing topic. I highly recommend checking out the video for yourself, and learning more about the possible connections between feral primates and Bigfoot in the South.