Wampus Cat

The elusive and nocturnal wampus cat stalks the dense Appalachian forests. Their thick black fur allows them to blend into the shadows, with only glowing green eyes marking their presence. The long, sinuous tail and six legs help them keep their balance traversing the steep mountains and lofty tree tops of their habitat. One might expect the extra legs to add noise, but the thick fur between their paw pads and graceful care with each step dampens even the slightest sounds. Wampus cats are sometimes mistaken for women lost in the forest due to the chilling, high-pitched screams they produce. The shrieks are usually used to warn off interlopers within the cat’s established hunting grounds or to search for a mate. Wampus cats rarely leave their territory or overlap with another cat’s domain.