Intro to Cryptozoology: Yeti hunting, the early study of anomalous primates

Continuing a series on Cryptozoology by beginning to explore the various contexts in which bipedal hominids are studied, starting with the Western Yeti craze of the 1950s and the tensions and motivations that informed the foundation the Pacific Northwest Sasquatch Expedition. Bibliography coming soon, check out Jeff Meldrum’s analysis of the Patterson-Gimlin prints here: https://youtu.be/VLL48HkSgqE, with special reference to ‘Searching for Sasquatch, Crackpots, Eggheads, and Cryptozoology’ by Brian Regal and ‘The Locals, A Contemporary Investigation of the Bigfoot/Sasquatch Phenomenon’ by Thom Powell. Inspired by fellow podcasters Bigfoot Club, Review It Yourself and The Nerdstalgic Podcast. Check them out. :-)