"Decoding Bigfoot: A Data Analyst's Perspective on the Elusive Sasquatch"
Data analyst believes we are seeing Black Bears
"Decoding Bigfoot: A Data Analyst's Perspective on the Elusive Sasquatch"
In a recent preprint study published in bioRxiv, data analyst Floe Foxon has proposed a fascinating theory regarding Bigfoot sightings. By analyzing data and statistics, Foxon suggests that many supposed Sasquatch sightings could actually be attributed to black bears. He has even developed a simple formula indicating that, statistically, one 'sighting' is expected for every 900 bears. Foxon's study includes a map illustrating the overlap between black bear populations and Bigfoot sightings, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. However, he notes exceptions in Texas and Florida, where significant Bigfoot sightings occur despite Texas lacking a substantial bear population and Florida having only a small presence.
While Foxon's analysis leans towards the explanation of Bigfoot sightings being misidentified black bears, he also delves into debunking the Loch Ness monster theory involving giant eels. Contrary to popular belief, Foxon suggests that the probability of spotting a 20-foot eel in the loch, large enough to be confused with Nessie, is close to zero. This study sheds light on the intriguing world of cryptozoology and the scientific approach taken to unravel mysteries surrounding legendary creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster.