YEREN In Shennongjia China

http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2012/9/15/lifetravel/10891398&sec=lifetravel

New article about the region and the Chinese hope for tourism in the Yeren's area.

''Located deep in the remote mountains in Hubei, Shennongjia Nature Reserve has long been rumoured to be home of the elusive creature known in China as Yeren or “Wildman” in English. It is often referred to as “Bigfoot” after the legendary North American ape-man.

More than 400 people have claimed sightings of Bigfoot in the Shennongjia region over the last century, but no evidence has been found to prove the creature’s existence. The region is also home to the rare golden monkeys, which are on the verge of extinction and were first spotted in Shennongjia in the 1960s.

Dubbed “Noah’s Arc”, the region provided shelter and protection for animals and plants against glacier activities some 2.5 million years ago.''

Is this the location of the research expedition by Oxford University? I am anxiously awaiting updates from the field but information is scarce. Could be our best shot at discovering a new primate/hominid with scientific credibility.

[quote="MylesLI"]Is this the location of the research expedition by Oxford University? I am anxiously awaiting updates from the field but information is scarce. Could be our best shot at discovering a new primate/hominid with scientific credibility.

Here are a few things I found the last one is the most recent. Hope that helps!

http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0702-hance-shennongjia-expedition.html

http://www.americanmonsters.com/site/2012/07/9815/
SEARCH FOR CHINA’S WILDMAN TO BEGIN!

This is the most recent one...9/4/12
http://www.bigfootlunchclub.com/search/label/Oxford%20University.

It is nice to see a country getting involved in the search for crypto species. I hope that they find something.