Ep 14. Giganto: The Real King Kong
- January 19, 2008
Giganto: The Real King Kong, the fourteenth episode of season 1 of Monsterquest, explores the possibility of a real-life King Kong creature, the Gigantopithecus blacki, still existing in remote parts of the world. Gigantopithecus blacki was a species of giant ape that existed in Asia millions of years ago. It was thought to have gone extinct around 100,000 years ago, but some cryptozoologists believe that the creature may have survived and continues to thrive in the remote jungles of Southeast Asia.
The episode begins by introducing viewers to the history of the King Kong legend, which was loosely based on the existence of Gigantopithecus blacki. The creature was first discovered in 1935 when a Dutch paleontologist found a set of fossilized teeth and jawbone fragments in a Chinese pharmacy. These fragments were later identified as belonging to an extinct giant ape. However, because only fragments of the creature's remains have ever been found, there is much speculation about what the ape looked like, how it lived, and where it went.
To further explore the possibility of this creature's continued existence, Monsterquest brings together a team of experts, including zoologists, cryptozoologists, primatologists, and anthropologists, to investigate sightings and physical evidence. The team embarks on a journey that takes them to the dense jungles of Vietnam, where they search for any clues that might lead them to the elusive creature.
The team examines eyewitness accounts that describe a creature much larger than any known ape. These sightings describe a creature that stands between eight and ten feet tall, with a massive body and a distinctive odor. The team also examines physical evidence, including footprint casts and hair samples, that have been collected over the years.
The team spends days trekking through the dense jungle, searching for any signs of the elusive creature. As they explore deeper into the jungle, they discover a series of massive caves that may be the creature's habitat. The caves are rich with vegetation, providing a sustainable food source for the creature.
The team sets up a series of cameras and traps to photograph and capture the creature, but they are unsuccessful in their attempts. However, they do find evidence that the creature may have been in the area recently, including footprints and partially eaten food.
After days of searching, the team concludes their investigation without any conclusive evidence of the creature's existence. However, they remain optimistic that the creature may still exist, based on the credible eyewitness accounts and physical evidence they have collected.
Monsterquest: Giganto: The Real King Kong is a fascinating investigation into the possibility of a real-life King Kong creature. The show provides a balanced approach to the subject matter, presenting both sides of the argument and allowing viewers to draw their own conclusions. It is an exciting and engaging episode that will leave viewers questioning the existence of this mysterious creature.
