Almas
Field Report
The Almas are reclusive ape-like humanoids, often described as more primitive than modern humans. Their legends are deeply embedded in Mongolian and Russian folklore. Unlike Sasquatch, the Almas are seen as closer to Neanderthals, with some theories proposing they are surviving archaic hominins. Many alleged sightings come from shepherds and villagers in the remote regions of the Caucasus. Despite searches by Soviet scientists and cryptozoologists, no remains have been discovered. Reports describe family groups and rudimentary tool use. The Almas are generally non-aggressive and avoid humans. Their consistency across cultures gives them weight in cryptid circles.
Classification
Type:Hominid
Location:Caucasus Mountains (Russia/Georgia); Pamir Mountains (Tajikistan); Altai Range (Mongolia)
Traits:Hair-covered humanoid, bipedal, strong jaw, no speech
Threat Assessment
Danger Level: 6
First Reported: 1430
Sightings: 42
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Behavioral Patterns
It avoids human contact and lives in remote mountain regions. Though physically imposing, it behaves cautiously and has not been known to initiate aggression.
Folklore & Origins
Mongolian and Russian folklore portrays it as a wild, primitive humanoid that lives in the Altai Mountains.
Media Documentation
Regularly included in cryptozoology encyclopedias and humanoid creature studies, especially in the context of Mongolian and Russian folklore. Appears in documentaries about wild men and lost human relatives. Media mentions are steady and tied to persistent interest in hominid cryptids.
Hoax Analysis
The Almas, described as a wild man from Central Asia, lacks hard evidence. Some reports have been tied to hoaxes or unreliable secondhand stories, though no single hoax has been definitively identified as the origin.