yetiirler

Yetiirler are a term used in folklore and speculative fiction to describe a group of cryptids related to the Yeti. The concept appears in various regional legends and modern media, where it is used to explore wilderness lore and human–creature relations. The name is sometimes taken as a blend of "yeti" and the Turkish plural suffix -ler, though usage varies across sources.

Descriptions portray them as robust, bipedal mammals with dense fur suited to cold environments. Typical heights range around 1.8–2.0 meters, with fur colors from ivory to gray-brown. Faces are described as strong with a pronounced brow, and hands and feet are often large and dexterous. Details vary widely by story.

Habitats are imagined in high mountain forests and alpine zones, most often in Himalaya-adjacent ranges, but some tales extend them to temperate northern forests and remote plateaus. They are generally depicted as elusive and wary of humans, avoiding settlements while sometimes approaching campgrounds in folklore.

Ecology and behavior are debated. Some accounts describe small, social clans with cooperative care of offspring; others portray solitary wanderers. Diet is typically described as omnivorous, including berries, roots, and small animals. No scientific evidence confirms their existence, and many researchers treat them as myth or metaphor.

In culture, Yetiirler appear in folklore, novels, films, and games, often as symbols of wilderness, mystery, or ecological warning. The concept serves as a vehicle for discussions about anthropogenic impact on remote habitats and the boundaries between myth and science.