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Yowie
Australia's Bigfoot—a large, hairy, ape-like creature reported in the bush for centuries. Aboriginal Australians have legends of wild, hairy men long before European contact. Modern sightings continue in remote areas.
Ancient - Present
Australia
3000+ witnesses
The Yowie is a hominid cryptid from Australian folklore, similar to Bigfoot.
The Legend
According to documented reports:
The Yowie:
- Is a large, hairy creature
- Walks upright
- Inhabits remote bushland
- Aboriginal traditions predate colonization
- Still reported today
Aboriginal Origins
Indigenous knowledge includes:
- Many names across language groups
- “Yahoo” in some areas
- Ancient rock art depictions
- Traditional warnings
- Part of Dreamtime stories
Appearance
Witnesses describe:
- 7-10 feet tall
- Covered in dark hair
- Ape-like face
- Powerful build
- Terrible smell
Sightings
Common locations:
- Blue Mountains, NSW
- Gold Coast hinterland
- Atherton Tablelands
- Remote bushland
- Near water sources
Behavior
The Yowie is reported to:
- Be shy and avoid humans
- Sometimes aggressive if cornered
- Make loud whooping calls
- Leave large footprints
- Kill livestock occasionally
Theories
Explanations include:
- Surviving Gigantopithecus
- Unknown great ape
- Misidentified animals
- Aboriginal cultural memory
- Hoaxes