Dr. Mireya Mayor
Primatologist, Anthropologist
Dr. Mireya Mayor is a world-renowned primatologist, anthropologist, explorer, and the host of the hit Discovery Channel series Expedition Bigfoot. A National Science Foundation Fellow and Fulbright Scholar, she is also a two-time Emmy Award-nominated wildlife correspondent for the National Geographic Channel, reporting on wildlife and habitat issues for nearly two decades. Her explorations have led to several scientific discoveries, most notably her co-discovery in Madagascar of the world’s smallest primate, a tiny mouse lemur. A former NFL cheerleader, daughter of Cuban immigrants, and mother of six, Dr. Mayor has earned the nickname “the female Indiana Jones.” She is also the author of Pink Boots and a Machete (National Geographic, 2011) and executive director of exploration and science communications at Florida International University. Her unique blend of scientific rigor and adventurous spirit makes her one of the most compelling voices in the search for Bigfoot.
