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. 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.

See also

• Ankylosaurus, which used a club on its tail for defense

References

1. Wampus cat
2. Fearsome critters
3. Manx cat
4. La Llorona
5. Mothman
6. Hoop snake
7. Squonk
8. Cactus cat
9. Ichabod Crane
10. Goatman (urban legend)
11. List of legendary creatures by type
12. Jackalope
13. Hodag
14. Fountain of Youth
15. Snipe hunt
16. American mythology
17. Hidebehind
18. John Henry (folklore)
19. Rip Van Winkle
20. Uncle Remus