February 25, 2006

Malay DNA & Cast in Play

DNA samples, theories on the creatures living in the swamps, future appearances on reality television are all in the news. Do not look for the Malaysian Bigfoot story to bolt from the media radar soon. Furthermore, we continue to ponder what to make of this track, cast by Sci-Fi’s Josh Gates?

Malaysian Swamp Monster

The footprint site is more visible in this new photograph (above) of the Malaysian Bigfoot cast still in the ground. This is the footcast that will be tested for DNA.

Compare it to the following images of the other side of the cast and various comparative rhino and Orang Pendek images.

Malaysia Bigfoot

Malaysia Bigfoot

Malaysia Bigfoot

Sumatran rhinos do exist in this area and double-stepping has been suggested. Below is the foot of an African rhino. The rhino foot can configure in a variety of ways.

Rhino

Ignore the red outline on the cast below, said to be of the foot of an Orang Pendek, and note that a possible hallux (a big toe) may be sticking out to the side of this track, as is found among the pongids. (The Orang Pendek cast was collected in Sumatra.)

Orang Pendek

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