100 Most Wanted Questions for Primary School Students II

Author: Bai Hongjun / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
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2 Is the Yeti really a wild man? Since ancient times, there have been legends of the Yeti, said to roam the icy wilderness of the Caucasus Mountains, Himalayas, and Pamir Plateau. They are covered in brownish fur, have long arms and short legs, and are agile climbers and runners. It is also said that Yetis can sleep like camels. Most people believe the Yeti is a wild man, but is this true? To find the right answer, scientists and explorers have dedicated their efforts and tirelessly searched for it. Anthropologist Dr. Mara Shkreli believes that the Yeti is a descendant of Neanderthals, meaning the Yeti is a half-human, half-ape creature. Chinese anthropologists compared Yeti footprints with those of apes and concluded that the Yeti is a descendant of the giant ape. They speculate that ancient giant apes did not truly go extinct; instead, their descendants have been hiding and growing in the snow-capped mountains, becoming the mysterious Yeti. However, they lack language skills and can only emit unclear cries, so it seems they have not evolved into true humans. Because no one has yet found a Yeti specimen, let alone captured a living one. So, for now, the legend of the Yeti remains a mystery!
Tip: What exactly is a wild man? There are legends of wild men in many parts of the world, but no one has ever captured a true specimen. In Medog, Tibet, the legend of wild men is not a secret. Locals say that wild men are exceptionally tall, over two meters in height, with long black hair, and can walk upright. Some say wild men are incredibly strong, fearless when encountering wild bulls weighing hundreds of kilograms, and can even knock them down. The behavior of wild men seems to follow a certain pattern: during the scorching heat of July and August each year, they often descend from the high mountains to the banks of the Yarlung Tsangpo River to drink water.
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