Creatures, Myths & Legends

Hunting the Chinese 'Wild Man'

By T.K. Randall
July 6, 2012 ·  42 comments

Image Credit: Vronique Pagnier The Yeren, or "Wild Man", has been a part of Chinese culture for centuries. Similar in description to the Himalayan Yeti and the Bigfoot of North America, the Yeren is said to be a tall ape-like creature covered in thick hair. In a concerted effort to get to the bottom of the mystery, a team of researchers from universities all over China are undertaking their own expedition in the Shennongjia reserve to catalogue the region's unique ecosystem.

Former Beijing Museum director Zhou Guoxing remains unconvinced that the creature exists. "There is no Wild Man in this world," he said. "I've visited every place where the Wild Man was reported in China. I've studied everything related to the Wild Man including hair, skulls and specimens. All of them are dyed human hair or come from monkeys and bears."[!gad]The Yeren, or "Wild Man", has been a part of Chinese culture for centuries. Similar in description to the Himalayan Yeti and the Bigfoot of North America, the Yeren is said to be a tall ape-like creature covered in thick hair. In a concerted effort to get to the bottom of the mystery, a team of researchers from universities all over China are undertaking their own expedition in the Shennongjia reserve to catalogue the region's unique ecosystem.

Former Beijing Museum director Zhou Guoxing remains unconvinced that the creature exists. "There is no Wild Man in this world," he said. "I've visited every place where the Wild Man was reported in China. I've studied everything related to the Wild Man including hair, skulls and specimens. All of them are dyed human hair or come from monkeys and bears."

Source: Sydney Morning Herald | Comments (42)

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