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The quest for giant beings doesn’t end with extinct species; tales of Bigfoot and Yeti capture the imaginations of enthusiasts, theorizing links to actual prehistoric giants like Gigantopithecus. This enormous primate lived in Asia and was approximately 3 meters (10 feet) tall, thriving in thick forests where it foraged for bamboo and other vegetation.
Speculation about its survival until modern times often discusses the possibility of resilience against environmental change and competition from emerging species, including early humans. However, scientific evidence suggests that Gigantopithecus faced its demise due to changing climates and habitat loss, rather than an ongoing existence in folklore.