 An artist's depiction of a Yeti ( Credit: Philippe Semeria via Pen News) 'Local people, particularly nomadic families, have shown me several times hair samples and footprints of Tibetan brown bears in the highland pastures saying this belongs 'to Yeti'. 'Also, signs of digging for Himalayan marmots can be seen in the upper Mustang – people generally say this is done by a 'Mithe' which means Yeti. 'But Himalayan marmot is also one of the favorite foods of these bears.' Pits dug by Himalayan marmots, attributed to a Yeti but actually the work of Tibetan brown bears ( Credit: Madhu Chetri-Pen News) He added: 'A small population of Tibetan brown bears exists in Nepal. 'Sightings are rare, but footprints and digging signs are seen quite easily in upper Mustang during the summer when the marmot is out from hibernation.' Dr Chetri became more confident that these){kind=link}
Some scientists pointed to evidence left behind by the creature, including hairs, footprints and holes dug by Himalayan marmots which are a popular food among Tibetan bears
The mystery of the Yeti may finally be solved after a scientist photographed the real culprit behind the mythical monster.
Madhu Chetri, a researcher with Nepal’s National Trust for Nature Conservation, was repeatedly warned about the Yeti by locals in northern villages.
Some even pointed to evidence left behind by the creature, including hairs, footprints and holes dug by an animal hunting Himalayan marmots.
But Dr Chetri thinks the Yeti â sometimes called the Abominable Snowman â might really be a Tibetan brown bear.