Ball-tailed cat
Mythical creature from American folklore
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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][2] 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 Silver 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.[3] The earliest written mention of the ball-tailed cat appears in Henry Tyron's Fearsome Critters (1939).[4]
Ball-tailed cat
Silver Cat
Digmaul
Dingmaul
Felis caudaglobosa
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | Sliver cat Dingmaul Felis caudaglobosa |
| Grouping | Legendary creature |
| Sub grouping | Fearsome critter |
| Folklore | American folklore |
| Origin | |
| Country | United States |
See also
- Ankylosaurus, which used a club on its tail for defense
