Gigantopithecus: The Real-Life Giant Ape Behind Bigfoot Legends

Posted Sunday, March 23, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

In a fascinating video posted on YouTube, the possibility of the existence of a real-life King Kong is explored. The video suggests that the legendary giant ape may have been based on the Gigantopithecus, a now-extinct ape that once roamed the Earth. According to the video, Gigantopithecus was a massive ape, standing at around 3 meters tall and weighing 500 kilograms. Its teeth were discovered in a pharmacy in Hong Kong in 1935, and were sold as "dragon teeth" used in traditional Chinese medicine. Further excavations in China revealed over 1,000 teeth across 16 sites, leading scientists to conclude that Gigantopithecus was the largest ape to have ever existed. The video goes on to discuss the possible appearance of Gigantopithecus, suggesting that it may have had reddish hair, cheek flanges, and gill sacks in males. Its diet is believed to have consisted mainly of bamboo, although it may have also eaten fruit and other tough plant foods. The video also explores the possible reasons for its extinction, suggesting that it may have been outcompeted by humans for food resources. I found this video to be incredibly informative and thought-provoking. The idea that the legend of King Kong may have been inspired by a real-life giant ape is both intriguing and exciting. While there is no concrete evidence to suggest that Gigantopithecus is directly related to Bigfoot or Sasquatch, the possibility that a similar large, ape-like creature may still be roaming the Earth is certainly worth considering. I encourage all Bigfoot believers to watch this video and draw their own conclusions. Who knows, it may just provide a new perspective on the mystery of Bigfoot.