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Sasquatch Roots Gallery |
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Bill Munns with his life-size model of a “Giganto.” It can certainly be reasoned that the model fits the description we have of the sasquatch.
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The most logical theory as to the origins of the sasquatch was formulated by John Green. He reasoned that the creature could be connected with the Gigantopithecus blacki (Giganto), a giant ape, which lived in Asia and became extinct about 300,000 years ago. This creature, it was reasoned, could have migrated into North America via the Bering Strait land bridge and continued on while those in its original land died out. 
Dr. Grover Krantz with his “Giganto” skull.
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John Green
Dr. Grover Krantz of Washington State University embraced Green’s theory and using the jaw bone of a Gigantopithecus blacki constructed the entire skull. Later, Bill Munns using information known about the creature constructed a lifesize model. |
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Dr. Krantz, appearing rather pensive, is seen here with Bill Munns’ "Giganto" model.
The transmigration routes for animals and humans into North, Central, and South America are shown here. |
The skulls of a modern human, gorilla, Gigantopithecus are provided here for comparison purposes. This arrangement was first used by Dr. Krantz. We know all three of these primates exist or existed. The question appears to be where does the sasquatch fit in if it is not indeed a descendent of the "Giganto?"
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The skull created by Dr. Krantz at three different angles. He passed away in 2002, and will likely be remembered mostly for his skull model. He was an ardent and persistent scientist who never gave up hope in resolving the sasquatch issue.
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