From a naturalist and bestselling author comes a new look at Bigfoot, focusing on the latest research, theories, and the role of legends in our lives. 

Whether you believe in Bigfoot as a wood ape or a woo woo interdimensional being—or don’t believe at all—this succinct guide to the most important questions and research surrounding the storied creature has something for everybody. From the earliest films and footprints, to Leigh Calvez's own experiences, to cutting edge investigations into mysterious languages and genomes, Bigfoot thrillingly covers what we believe, why we believe it, and how we can learn to accept the magic of the earth, to come together as one species among many.

The Studies in Nature series showcases close observations, passionate research, and natural obsessions on a variety of topics. Featuring dynamic illustrations and black-and-white photography, each edition offers big ideas in a small, giftable, and collectible package.
 

Leigh Calvez is a scientist, naturalist and nature writer. Her interest in the natural world led her to nature writing and her first book the New York Times bestseller The Hidden Lives of Owls: The Science and Spirit of Nature’s Most Elusive Birds. Her second book, The Breath of a Whale: The Science and Spirit of Pacific Ocean Giants, received two Silver Nautilus Awards in 2020. Leigh’s essays have been published in American Nature Writing 2003 and an anthology for Sierra Club Books entitled Between Species: Celebrating the Dolphin-Human Bond, as well as Smithsonian Magazine, High Country News, The Ecologist, Ocean Realm, The Christian Science Monitor, The Seattle Times and The Seattle Post-Intelligencer.