Facts about Yeti

1. 05

   DNA analysis of hair samples attributed to the Yeti found they matched known animals such as bears, wolves, and other regional wildlife.

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2. 04

   Western awareness of the Yeti grew significantly after British explorer Eric Shipton photographed large unidentified footprints in the Himalayas in 1951.

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3. 03

   Alleged Yeti scalps preserved in Himalayan monasteries, including one at Khumjung, were examined by scientists and found to be made from serow or other animal hide.

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4. 02

   In Tibetan and Sherpa tradition, the Yeti is known as 'Migoi' or 'Meh-Teh,' meaning wild or abominable man.

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5. 01

   The Yeti is a legendary ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet.

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