Cactus cat
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A bobcat-like fearsome critter of the American Southwest, covered in thorny hair.
Folklore Verdict: We treat Cactus cat as folklore: the record is stories and local reports, with no specimen or verified photo.
- Region
- North America · United States
- First reports
- Southwestern tall tales
Key sightings
- Said to slash cacti and come back to drink the fermenting juice.
Best evidence
Stories and tradition only; no physical evidence.