G. H. Von Koenigswald
Dec 27 2005, Irani

While most scientists agree that Gigantopithecus died out long ago, some people - Bigfoot, Sasquatch and Yeti enthusiasts in particular - believe that this ape is the source of tales of giant and hairy beasts roaming the woods.

The Gigantopithecus...

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