Yeti facts for kids
,_Pokhara,_Nepal-83.jpg) Yeti reconstruction at the International Mountain Museum, Pokhara, Nepal.
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| Similar creatures | Bigfoot, Skunk Ape, Yeren, Yowie, Mande Barung, Orang Pendek, Almas, Barmanou |
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| Other name(s) | Abominable Snowman Migoi, Meh-teh et al. |
| Country | Bhutan, India, Nepal, Russia (Siberia), China |
| Region | Himalayas |
| Habitat | Mountains |
The Yeti is a mysterious animal said to live in the cold Himalaya mountains. It is also known as the Abominable Snowman. People have reported seeing this creature, but no one has ever caught one.
The Yeti is often described as looking like a large ape that walks on two legs. Some people believe they have found body parts of a Yeti. These parts are kept in a few monasteries in the Himalayan region. However, there is no real scientific proof that the Yeti exists. Still, many reports of large footprints in the snow keep the legend alive.
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What Does the Yeti Look Like?
The Yeti is usually described as having thick, white, shaggy fur. It is said to have a strong, muscular body, much like an ape. This creature is believed to live in the high Asian mountains, close to the snow line of the Himalayas.
Stories about the Yeti and another similar creature, Bigfoot, are very popular. Some people wonder if they could be the same type of animal. The Yeti is said to stand about 6 to 10 feet tall. This makes it a bit smaller than Bigfoot. It is also believed to weigh between 200 and 400 pounds.
People say the Yeti is very shy. This shyness might be why it has never been truly found or proven to exist. In 2010, an expedition went looking for the Yeti. They found a hairless, four-legged animal. At first, they thought it might be a Yeti, but it turned out to be a small cat that had lost its fur due to a disease.
The Yeti in Pop Culture
The Yeti has become a famous character in many movies and stories. For example, a friendly Yeti character appears in the movie Monsters, Inc.. The name "Yeti" has even been used for a WWE wrestler.
You can also find Yeti-like creatures in many toys and games. Lego, for instance, has made cards and figures inspired by these legendary snow creatures.
Related pages
Images for kids
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Drawing of a yeti
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Purported Yeti scalp at Khumjung monastery
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Yeti skull in Khumjung gompa
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Documentation
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1937 yeti footprints, later proved to be bear footprints
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2016 Kyrgyz envelope and stamps dedicated to yeti
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Dr. Biswamoy Biswas examining the Pangboche Yeti scalp during the Daily Mail Snowman Expedition of 1954
See also
In Spanish: Yeti para niños
