Often said to hiss, spit, or exhale a noxious vapor
The Tatzelwurm occupies a curious niche in Alpine folklore, its very name suggesting both wonder and unease, since it fuses the German Tatze, meaning paw, with Wurm, a word that until the modern period could refer to any serpentine or draconic creature rather than merely an earthworm. This nomenclature already hints at its hybrid nature, for the creature is neither fully reptile nor fully mammal, instead described as a serpent or lizard endowed with short,
Hoaxes and falsely-reported sightings abound and make finding the truth even more difficult. Reported sightings date back to the early 1800s and are still occuring.
The Ozark Howler, also known as the Ozark Black Howler, the Hoo-Hoo, the Nightshade Bear, and the Devil Cat, is a legendary creature that is purported to live in remote areas in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. The creature is reported to be cat-like, large like a bear, with glowing red eyes, black fur, and some have said a horned head.
