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Yeren (Chinese Wildman)
China's Bigfoot has been reported in the Shennongjia mountains for millennia. Over 400 witnesses since 1924. The Chinese government investigated. Hair samples showed primate DNA that didn't match any known species.
Ancient - Present
Hubei, China
400+ witnesses
The Yeren is China’s most persistent cryptid.
The Creature
What’s described:
- 6-8 feet tall
- Covered in red hair
- Large feet
- Ape-like appearance
- Extremely shy
The History
Ancient accounts:
- Mentioned in classics
- Local legends
- Imperial records
- Modern sightings
- 400+ witnesses
The Location
Shennongjia:
- Remote mountains
- Dense forest
- Limited access
- Biodiversity hotspot
- Protected area
Government Investigation
Official interest:
- Chinese Academy study
- Multiple expeditions
- Hair collected
- Footprints cast
- No capture
The Evidence
What was found:
- Hair samples
- Unknown primate DNA
- Footprints
- Sleeping nests
- Witness accounts
Theories
What it could be:
- Surviving Gigantopithecus
- Unknown great ape
- Human-ape hybrid
- Misidentification
- Real creature