They know they are there, and are getting along just fine. It is the height of arrogance to say we need a body to prove they exist so we can protect them. They dont need us; again, they are doing just fine adapting to humans on their own. Only those needing to show others they aren’t crazy and were right all along feel a specimen is a must. You want a body? You will see plenty as the poachers get serious about finding them for many diff. reasons!

Ok one more. The whole idea of Skunk Ape and Bigfoot creatures in general needing to be ‘collected’ .

Swamp cabbage is southern slang for Sable Palm Trees; Florida of course is covered with them. Another lesser known slang refers to the hearts of the Palmetto plant, which are edible.