Gary is a professional naturalist and researcher. He has spent more time in the bush than most care to think about, and his knowledge reflects his passion for nature. Gary has devoted years to gathering information on the more mysterious side of Australian wildlife, including yowies (Australia's "Bigfoot", for those don't know), prehistoric Loch Ness-type river monsters, giant lizards and much more. 

Gary is reguarly heard on radio  through his  Wildlife Talk-back Radio Program, on 2NR Regional ABC. Gary is a recognised enviromental consultant and founding member of the Wildlife Preservation Societies of Australia and of Conservation Of North Ocean Shores (CONOS).  He has worked to protect habitat especially in the Billinudgel Reserve and wildlife corridors in Marshall Ridgesuarly.

Compare the calls from the Australian Yowie and North American Sasquatch
( From the Ghost Radio Interview with Denise Blazek below )

Oz Yowie (© Gary Opit):


US Sasquatch (© unknown):

Interview Date Play Now MP3Pro Date - Host: Lia Ramses Gary Opit talks about the Australian Yowie, Real Mermaids and other exotic animals. Hear an actual Yowie call and compare it to the North American Sasquatch. Join Denise Blazek this Sunday for an informative conversation with Australia's foremost authority on cryptozoology.