Bigfoot Characteristics
Bigfoot, as reported globally has some very distinctive traits. They are claimed to be large, hairy, bipedal, non-human primates standing between 4-10 feet tall and more than 650 pounds. (Kadane, 2022) The hair covers most of their body and the color varies, typically brown, but has been described as red, gray, and black. (Benedict, 2018) Some places of hair coverage are short, and others are long. Determining the sex of the Bigfoot is simple since the female Bigfoot seems to have breasts. The hair color varies, typically brown, but has been described as red, gray, and black. (Benedict, 2024) Hair covers most of their body. Some places of hair coverage are short, and others are long. Determining the sex of the Bigfoot is simple since the female Bigfoot seems to have breasts.
All the recorded sightings and encounters state that Bigfoot do not stand fully
upright and are extremely muscular with wide shoulders (Bernard, 2009). Their feet appear to be wide and notably long. Up to 15 inches in some areas. Per Barackman (Bernard, 2009, 12:02), the footprint of the Bigfoot is differentiated from human tracks by a midtarsal ridge. The size of their feet correlates with their height (Harris, 2024).
​ Though some Bigfoot encounters have been speculated to be potentially dangerous, these creatures generally exhibit behaviors like ape species, characterized by shyness and being reclusive. Most sightings depict Bigfoot simply walking away from observers (Neuharth). Occasionally, they may display brief aggression but typically retreat if the observer remains. When looking into the demeanor of Bigfoot, one evidence analyst said, “Like any large wild animal, Sasquatches are potentially dangerous. However, their demeanor seems to be more like other ape species in that they are shy and reclusive by nature (Barackman, C.).” The behavior of Bigfoot tends to be somewhat menacing. The host of Expedition Bigfoot said that “Sasquatch" are more interested in evading us than pursuing us (LeBanc, R).” A trickster if you will, twisted tree limbs have been found in some areas, unexplained rock throwing, and large items being moved from the original location. It seems that these Bigfoot are at the most, great intimidators. They choose to avoid humans if possible (Neuharth).