Yeren
Also known as: Chinese Wildman, Man-Monkey, Yiren
China's Bigfoot roams the thick forests of Hubei Province, backed by thousands of reported sightings.
Ancient Chinese texts, modern wave 1970s
Shennongjia, Hubei Province, China
1.8-2 meters tall
Reclusive, occasionally curious
Active sightings, government-acknowledged investigations
The Lore
The yeren is a large, reddish-brown primate cryptid reported in the remote mountainous forests of Hubei Province, particularly the Shennongjia region. Standing up to 2 meters tall, it is described as powerfully built with long arms and a broad face. Chinese authorities have documented over 400 reported sightings. The Chinese Academy of Sciences investigated in the 1970s and 1980s, collecting hair samples that could not be matched to any known animal. The region's dense, inaccessible forests make comprehensive surveys extremely difficult.
Body Type
Folklore Origin
Notable Witnesses
- Chinese Academy of Sciences expedition teams (1976-1981)
Media Appearances
- Man vs. Wild: China episode
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