Sasquatch Nest eDNA Study Reveals Unusual Findings in Olympic Peninsula

In a recent episode of the Squatch Talks Podcast, hosts Jeff and Jeremy had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jeff Meldrum, a professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University. Dr. Meldrum is well-known in the Bigfoot community for his research and expertise on the subject. During the episode, Dr. Meldrum discussed a Sasquatch nest eDNA study that took place in the Olympic Peninsula. The study was initiated after a timber cruiser identified some unusual nests that he could not conclusively attribute to bears. The logging company involved in the study even put a moratorium on logging in the area for five years to allow for further observation and study. Dr. Meldrum was brought in to examine and photograph the nests, as well as collect samples for analysis. Core samples were taken from the center of the nests and submitted for mitochondrial DNA sequencing. The results of the sequencing concluded that the DNA was human, which has left some room for speculation and further research. In addition to discussing the Olympic Peninsula study, Dr. Meldrum also touched on the importance of including nuclear genes, as well as mitochondrial genes, in DNA sequencing studies. He explained that these nuclear genes are more likely to contain the phenotypic traits that differentiate us from Sasquatch. One interesting bit that came up during the conversation was the use of thermals in Bigfoot research. Dr. Meldrum mentioned that thermals can be tricky to use, as they can sometimes make it difficult to distinguish between a heat signature and the surrounding environment. He also shared a personal experience of seeing heat signatures in his truck's side view mirror while scanning with a thermal device. Overall, the episode was a fascinating look into the world of Bigfoot research and the scientific methods used to study these elusive creatures. As Bigfoot believers, it's always exciting to learn more about the latest research and findings in the field. If you're interested in learning more, be sure to check out the full episode of the Squatch Talks Podcast.