There is an online frenzy over a potential breakthrough in the hunt for Bigfoot after a "large primate skull" was discovered in a North American forest.

The shocking find was made by Coyote Peterson, an American Youtuber, wildlife educator and host of Animal Planet TV show Coyote Peterson: Brave The Wild.

Taking to Facebook, he posted pictures and explained that he found the skull on a recent expedition in British Columbia, Canada.

He also seemed concerned that the government may try "to cease our footage" but insisted clips would be uploaded to his YouTube channel, Brave Wilderness, this weekend.

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