Episode 284: The Yowie

Among the wild beasts of Australia, one has captured the attention of cryptozoologists who search tirelessly for proof of its existence. Is there truly a large hominid lurking in the mountains and forests down under? Or have these monster hunters got us all stitched up? This week’s episode is The Yowie.

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What to make of the Yowie?, ScienceBlogs: https://scienceblogs.com/tetrapodzoology/2010/01/19/the-yowie-australian-bigfoot

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Yowie Wowie: How I Fell For Australia's Bigfoot by Lily Cox: https://www.amazon.com/Yowie-Wowie-Fell-Australias-Bigfoot-ebook/dp/B010MPNNWE/