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Bigfoot - ape, bear, human or ...?
If you have read ‘Tintin in Tibet’ then you have already met the abominable snowman – or Bigfoot as he is also called. The legend of Bigfoot is very ancient and tells of a huge human-like creature 2.5 metres tall, which walks upright on two legs, and lives a solitary existence. It disappears as soon as someone approaches. This is probably the reason why very few people have ever seen one.
Many parts of the world have their own Bigfoot stories. In the snowy mountains of the Himalayas the creature is called the abominable snowman (Metch Kangmi) or Yeti. In the forests of northwest America, the Indians use the name Sasquatch. In Australia it’s called a Yowie. Since 1832 different mountaineers and scientists have heard stories about Bigfoot, which some have described as a hairy human-like creature, others as a huge gorilla. Then there are those who think it is an enormously big brown bear.
But one thing they all have in common is the remarkably large footprint which is totally unlike any other animal. But who knows the real story – maybe Bigfoot is living somewhere or other in the Himalayas, America or Australia?
This footprint from a Bigfoot measures 33 x 46 cm – which is 2-3 times bigger than a human foot! Although hardly anyone has seen it, you can see why it’s called Bigfoot.
Siberian Husky - Strong as a wolf, fast as the wind!
Huskies keep running. They can find tracks covered by snow or blown away by the wind – and can sense cracks in the ice which the sledge driver cannot see. These skills make the Siberian Husky really special. These qualities were already appreciated 2,000 years ago in the Siberian Arctic. This remote area of north-east Asia was home to the Chukchi nomads who used the dogs to pull their sledges – because they were fast and had stamina. Thanks to their thick double fur, they could also withstand the extremely low winter temperatures of the Siberian wilderness.
A wolf in the family
Although Huskies look similar to the wolf and can howl like wolves do, they make extremely good family dogs. Gentle and friendly, active and alert, they are both intelligent and learn fast. Many people also consider them to be the most beautiful dogs in the world. Huskies’ coats come in all sorts of colours and shades. Their eyes can be white, blue, yellow, green or brown – in fact, one eye can be a different colour to the other.
The world’s fastest thoroughbred sled dog
Sledge racing is popular in many countries. The European and World Championships are held every other year over different distances. Huskies were first taken seriously as runners in a race in Alaska in 1910, when a Siberian Husky team crossed the finishing line a full day ahead of the other competitors.
A Husky is not a guard dog!
It’s not that often that you hear them bark. Even when they meet strangers, Huskies are usually friendly and welcoming. But imagine the stranger is a thief!