Media & Frequently Asked Questions
This page addresses common questions about Holstonia Bigfoot Investigations (HBI), its methods, and its scope. It is intended for journalists, researchers, and interested readers seeking clarification.
Is this project claiming Bigfoot exists?
No.
HBI does not begin with an assumption of existence or non-existence.
The project examines reported phenomena using established analytical tools from ecology, ethology, statistics, and historical research to determine what can—and cannot—be inferred from the available evidence.
Is this a belief-based or advocacy project?
No.
HBI is method-driven, not belief-driven.
The work focuses on how anomalous biological claims should be evaluated, regardless of the final conclusions those methods support.
Are these papers peer-reviewed?
The papers are not formally peer-reviewed journals publications.
They are released as public working papers, similar to preprints or institutional research reports, and are open to critique, replication, and revision.
Why use the term “relict hominin”?
The term is used provisionally and analytically, not declaratively.
It provides a comparative framework grounded in known hominin and primate biology against which reported observations can be evaluated and falsified.
Why is there no physical specimen?
The absence of physical evidence is acknowledged explicitly and treated as a central constraint on interpretation.
Several papers address fossilization bias, preservation probability, and why absence of remains does not, by itself, resolve questions about rare or elusive organisms.
How does this differ from traditional Bigfoot research?
HBI emphasizes:
- Standardized data collection
- Explicit treatment of observer effort and reporting bias
- Comparative reference libraries (audio, gait, trackways)
- Clear separation between observation, inference, and interpretation
The goal is not to accumulate anecdotes, but to interrogate patterns.
Can other researchers use or critique this work?
Yes — that is encouraged.
All materials are published openly for examination, replication, and methodological critique. Citations and versioning guidance are provided to support responsible use.
Media inquiries
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