cryptozoology

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Bigfoot Found Again

Has the holy grail of Sasquatch hunting been found in the hill country of Georgia?

By Jason Daley Posted 08.15.2008 at 11:13 am 10 Comments

Not since Harry and the Hendersons has the legend of Bigfoot, aka Sasquatch, aka Yowie, captured the attention of the country so thoroughly. This week, a pair of men from northern Georgia claimed they have found the body of the so-called Georgia Gorilla, and are keeping the remains in a chest freezer.

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Readers Ask: How Can I Tell If I've Found A New Species?

You see an unusual bug. Before you swat it, wait: maybe it could make you famous

By PopSci Staff Posted 08.14.2008 at 12:00 pm 6 Comments

Several Florida residents have reported seeing the Leptotyphlops microsnake long before it was announced as a new species, which herpetologist Blair Hedges named for his wife.

Readers want to know: how can you tell if the new animal or plant you've stumbled across is a unique, as of yet unnamed species?

Do you know the answer?

Submit your science and technology questions to fyi@popsci.com.

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