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Orang Pendek: New Sumatran Primate or Just Another Cryptid?

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Deep within the mountainous forests of Sumatra, locals speak of the orang pendek — a hairy creature walking upright on two legs, blending the traits of both humans and other primates. Described as a short person or hobbit like creature, this elusive figure may be Indonesia’s answer to Bigfoot or the Yeti.

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HowStuffWorks broke the news in on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
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