DNA sampling exposes nine 'yeti specimens' as eight bears and a dog

Although it has not revealed the existence of the abominable snowman, DNA analysis has shed light on the evolutionary 'family tree' of bears, scientists say

Huge, ape-like and hairy, the yeti has roamed its way into legend, tantalising explorers, mountaineers and locals with curious footprints and fleeting appearances. Now researchers say the elusive inhabitant of the Himalayas and Tibetan plateau has been unmasked.

Scientists studying nine samples - including hair and teeth - supposedly from yetis, say the samples are not from a huge hominin but in fact mostly belonged to bears.