The skunk ape is a large and hairy human-like mythical creature purported to inhabit the forests and swamps in the southeastern United States, most notably in Florida. [5][6] It is often compared to, synonymous with, or called the "cousin" of Bigfoot, a prominent subject within North American popular culture. [7]

Aug 24, 2024 · An enormous humanoid cryptid covered in reddish-brown hair, the Florida Skunk Ape is said to stalk the state's swamps and emit a telltale foul odor. These videos and photos claim to show the Skunk Ape in the wild — but where does the truth lie?

From Smithsonian.com's story on Dave Shealy, Florida's self-proclaimed skunk ape expert:www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/trail-floridas-bigfoot-skunk-ap...

Oct 30, 2024 · The Skunk Ape is a uniquely Floridian cryptid, occupying the diverse wilderness between the Everglades and Panhandle while somehow understanding that the human-made Florida-Georgia border is where its domain ends.

May 3, 2024 · With Florida seeing a boom in new residents in recent years, many transplants might not have heard of the state’s strangest cryptid. This creature, known as the “Skunk Ape,” is the Sunshine...

Mar 7, 2025 · One mystery that has captured Floridians’ imaginations for generations is the Skunk Ape. Unlike the more widely recognized Bigfoot of the Pacific Northwest, the Skunk Ape carries its own...

Mar 6, 2014 · It was a skunk ape, the same as I saw when I was a kid.” As it walked by, unaware of being observed, he shot several photos of it, watching it disappear into the nearby tree hummock.

Apr 23, 2021 · Whatever your beliefs on Skunk Apes may be, these creatures have become a cult-favorite in cryptozoology circles, and here's why.

Oct 10, 2024 · The Florida Skunk Ape, also known as the Swamp Ape or Myakka Ape, is a creature said to roam the swamps and forests of the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida. Described as a large, foul-smelling, hairy, ape-like being, it has sparked numerous sightings and stories.

In 1942, someone was driving along a dirt road when all of a sudden a hairy ape-like creature apparently leaped onto the running board of their car. It pounded on the window, and then just as suddenly, jumped off and disappeared from view.