Austria

Tatzelwurm


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The Tatzelwurm seen in the dark with its worm-like body but the head of a pale cat.

The Tatzelwurm is said to be a small, carnivorous, lizard-like creature with the head of a cat and a serpent’s body living in the lower elevations of the Alps of Austria and Switzerland. Description The legend of the Tatzelwurm (claw worm) has been around for hundreds of years. Scientists are split on what it might … Read more

Wolpertinger


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The Wolpertinger looking like a winged hare or rabbit. Its tawny wings outstretched against a dark background.

The Wolpertinger is a legendary hybrid creature said to live in Bavaria, Germany and claimed to have various animal features like antlers, wings, and fangs. This cryptid is often compared to the American Jackalope as its appearance is often described as like a rabbit with antlers. Description The Wolpertinger was named by Bavarians and is … Read more