Sasquatch, also commonly referred to as Bigfoot, is a large and hairy human-like mythical creature that is believed to inhabit forests in North America, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. It is variably described as a primate ranging from 6 to 15 feet tall, standing erect on two feet, often giving off a foul smell, and either moving silently or emitting a high-pitched cry. The name "Sasquatch" is the anglicized version of sasqets (sas-kets), roughly translating to "hairy man" in the Halqemeylem language. The legends of Sasquatch go back beyond recorded history and cover the world. Many regions have differentiating names for the creatures, and most Native American tribes had their own legends surrounding the enigmatic creature. Despite numerous alleged sightings and even photographs and filmings, none of the purported evidence has been verified, and most scientists do not recognize the creatures existence.