But new evidence is suggesting that, perhaps, this mythical creature is actually just a bear. Not much is known about these elusive animals, and the study suggests Himalayan brown bears are genetically distinct from the Tibetan brown bear. Previous research has been done, notably by Dr. Bryan Sykes in 2013, who claimed DNA samples from a Yeti were suggestive of an ancient polar bear and brown bear hybrid. “This has been the most rigorous study of reported Yeti samples to date,” Gill says. But to some, the DNA evidence isn’t compelling.

Source: National Post November 29, 2017 20:03 UTC