Ball-tailed cat
The ball-tailed cat (Felis caudaglobosa) is a fearsome critter of North American folklore most commonly described as having similar traits to that of a mountain lion, except with an exceedingly long tail to which there is affixed a solid, bulbous mass for striking its prey.[1] Tales of ball-tailed cats were common among woodsmen during the turn of the 20th century and many variations exist; two of the more prominent variants are the digmaul and the sliver cat. The latter is distinguishable for not only having a smooth-sided ball for knocking wayfarers unconscious, but in addition a spiked-side for piercing and grappling its victims.[2]
- Ball-tailed cat
- Sliver cat
- Digmaul
| Grouping | Legendary creature |
|---|---|
| Sub grouping | Fearsome critter |
| Folklore | American folklore |
| Other name(s) | Sliver cat Digmaul Felis caudaglobosa |
| Country | United States |
See also
- Ankylosaurus, which used a club on its tail for defense
References
- Tryon, Henry Harrington (1939). Fearsome Critters. Cornwall, NY: Idlewild Press.
- Cohen, Daniel (1975). Monsters, Giants, and Little Men from Mars: An Unnatural History of the Americas. New York: Doubleday.
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