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About The Yeti: Myth or Dangerous Predator?

Ian Max Maxwell travels into the heart of the Himalayas to investigate the ancient legend of the Yeti. High within Langtang National Park, the line between folklore and reality blurs as he tracks a much more tangible threat: the Asiatic Black Bear. This apex predator is known by locals as a fierce man-eater, and the evidence of its presence is everywhere, from shredded trees to massive footprints in the mud. The hunt becomes personal when Ian discovers the bear has been following his own tracks through the forest. Survival becomes the only priority when the team is caught between a vocal predator and the sudden arrival of armed rebels in the middle of the night. This is a raw look at the dangers of the wilderness where nature and human conflict collide, leaving the mystery of the Yeti hidden in the fog of the mountains.

The Yeti: Myth or Dangerous Predator? is presented by Real Wild. Its listed runtime is 48 minutes. The source link and publisher attribution are provided with the embedded film.

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Title
The Yeti: Myth or Dangerous Predator?
Category
Society
Runtime
48 minutes
Language
English
Publisher
Real Wild

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