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Sidehill gouger

Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 Next review Nov 9, 2026

Painted illustration: lopsided creature on a steep hillside — AI rendition based on witness descriptions, not an actual photo.

Illustration of the sidehill gouger from lumberjack folklore — Illustration of the sidehill gouger from lumberjack folklore · Unknown author · CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons) · Image source · License

A fearsome critter with shorter legs on one side.

Folklore Verdict: We treat Sidehill gouger as folklore: the record is stories and local reports, with no specimen or verified photo.

Region: North America · United States
First reports: Folklore

Key sightings

Our source places it in the United States.

Best evidence

Stories and tradition only; no physical evidence.

Sources

Wikipedia: Sidehill gouger ↗