Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

#ClimateCryptids: Bigfoot

By Climate Adaptation Science Centers October 2023 (approx.)
A dark and misty illustration of an ape-like creature walking upright through an old-growth forest.
Original Thumbnail Medium

Detailed Description

Old growth forests have two very important functions:



1. They absorb and store more carbon than they release, reducing carbon in the atmosphere.

2. They provide important Bigfoot habitat.

Expanded Alt Text: A dark and misty illustration of an ape-like creature walking upright through an old-growth forest. The text reads "Dense, old-growth forests absorb and store more carbon than they release, helping reduce Bigfoot's (carbon) footprint."

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.