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Was Bigfoot Real?

Season 43 Episode 9 | 3m 15s

Sir David Attenborough explores the scientific research behind the legend of a massive ape, known as "Bigfoot," the "Yeti," or the "Abominable Snowman." Drawing on fossil evidence, he unveils the astonishing scale of this elusive and seemingly mythical creature.

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