Is this BEAST New Zealand's BIGFOOT?? The Maero of Māori Legends

Is New Zealand home to its very own Bigfoot? Meet the Maero, a fearsome creature from Māori mythology! Similar to the Yeti or Sasquatch, the Maero is a wild, giant being covered in shaggy hair and sharp claws. Legends say it roamed the forests of Aotearoa, battled the Māori and would even take humans! In this video, we dive into the terrifying (Maero) folklore and explore whether this mysterious cryptid still haunts New Zealand’s forests today.

If you're into cryptids, Māori legends, or the unexplained mysteries of the world, this is a video you don’t want to miss! So, do you think the Maero may still be out there? Leave your thoughts in the comments.

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[belindakruger]

Haven't heard of them here? I love Cryptid shows. Where in NZ has one been seen?

[chinadoll]

New Zealand only had birds, the giant MOA and the giant eagle with 14 ft wing span,

[RyanHanna-zc]

Absolutely and I like that word they exist. I’m from the northwest territories in Canada and I know that they all come in different sizes. They adapt to their surrounding environments.

[glenyoung]

Yes, they exist in the front row of the All Blacks.

[ullqdys]

I find them very intriguing to learn about and the name almost sound like maestro