Yeti
Abominable Snowman · Meh-Teh · Migoi
Homo himalayensis (proposed)
Evidence Level
Tier 2/5 — Physical Traces
Overview
A large ape-like creature said to inhabit the high Himalayas. Central to Sherpa and Tibetan folk culture, where it is known as the "Migoi" (wild man). Large footprint casts and hair samples have been collected but remain inconclusive.
Physical Characteristics
Height 6–9 ft, white or reddish-brown fur suited for extreme cold, massive footprints (~13 in), powerfully built with long arms.
📍 Habitat & Region
Himalayas, Nepal / Tibet / Bhutan · NP, CN, BT, IN
Alpine zone above 4,000 m, glaciers, high-altitude scrubland, dense rhododendron forests
Notable Events
First Western account by B.H. Hodgson of large bipedal creature in Nepal
Eric Shipton photographs large footprints at 19,000 ft on Menlung Glacier
Sir Edmund Hillary leads dedicated Yeti expedition; returns inconclusive
DNA study in Royal Society Open Science identifies yeti hair as bear species