Orang Pendek or The Little Man of the Forest

In October 2004 scientists announced the discovery of the remains of what was called a “hobbit-like” species of human, given the scientific name of Homo Floresiensis. This find, made on the island of Flores located near Indonesia, attracted a firestorm of speculation and controversy as to its significance and authenticity, and gave cryptozoologists renewed vigor to continue searching for the mysterious apelike creature known as the Orang Pendek. This mystery primate, reported in the wilderness of Sumatra, is reported as being 80 to 150 cm tall and covered with varying shades of hair, although reddish-brown is the most commonly reported color. It is said to be a herbivore and to possess a large potbelly, along with a reported penchant for climbing trees. Reports of the beast have been logged for centuries, with physical evidence such as handprints and footprints used as evidence for the existence of the Orang Pendek. Researchers such as Deborah Martyr and Claude Petit have led expeditions into Sumatra in search of the Pendek, and in May of 2004 the Centre for Fortean Zoology led an expedition to gather proof for the existence of the Orang Pendek. They gathered sighting reports from many different village residents and put together an impressive amount of data to show that the Orang Pendek is still being seen today and may perhaps be the next great zoological discovery.

5 / 5 Review by expert member Brian Gaugler

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