Unraveling Bigfoot's Mystery: A Deep Dive into Evolution and Ecology

Title: The Evolutionary Theory You Haven’t Heard: Is Bigfoot One of Us? Hey Squatchable readers, Have you ever wondered if Bigfoot could be more than just an elusive creature of the woods? A new video from YouTube channel Green and Chill is diving deep into this theory, and we're here to give you a quick rundown. The video takes us on a fascinating journey, examining Bigfoot through the lenses of primatology, ecology, and evolution. It's a must-watch for any Bigfoot enthusiast out there! One of the first pieces of evidence of Bigfoot could have come from the early 1800s from an explorer named David Thompson, who reported discovering large, strange footprints in the snow. However, even earlier than that, there are some suggesting that oral traditions across North America may describe mysterious forest dwelling beings. The biology of Bigfoot, if it exists, would suggest it could be a relic species or a branch of great ape that diverged long ago. One candidate is Sahilanthropus Tendis, one of the oldest known bipedal hominins dating back 6 to 7 million years from Africa. It's the features on the fossils that suggest this could be one of the earliest bipedal hominins. But here's the twist - Bigfoot isn't just big. It's bipedal on two feet all the time. And this is what we refer to as obligate bipedalism. If Bigfoot were to walk upright by default, that is very significant for evolution. It would mean it either evolved bipedalism independently, a rare case of convergent evolution, or it's closer to human ancestry than we think. So, in terms of evolution, how closely related could Bigfoot be? Well, one thing is for sure - if Bigfoot is real, it might not just be another animal. It could be a relic species. It could be a lost lineage. Or it could be something entirely unique. We encourage you to watch the full video and share your thoughts with us! Have you ever experienced a Bigfoot encounter? Let us know in the comments below. And don't forget to subscribe to Green and Chill for more deep dives into the mysteries of this world. Happy squatching!