Among the strange creatures found in North American folklore and urban legends is the Ozark Howler. It's believed to be from middle-of-nowhere places in Texas, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma. It's described as being as large as a bear, with a similar physique apart from it's horns and glowing red eyes. The sounds it makes is similar to either a wolf's howl, a hyena's laugh and an elk's noise. Some also believe that this fabled monster is truly a red wolf, but it doesn't include horns. It's also been considered a big cat or unknown species. Other names of the Ozark Howler include Ozark Black Howler, Nightshade Bear, Hoo Hoo and Devil Cat.
Anyone that sees this creature would die soon, according to legends. So the Ozard Howler is a death omen, and may even be linked to the Black Dog spectres and shucks of Britain and Europe. Some think the true creature is probably a bison or wild boar. While some think it's a complete hoax, an author and cryptozoologist asserts that the Ozark Howler has been seen way back in the 1800's. A man named Daniel Boone living in Missouri in the early 19the century had shot at the Ozark Howler but it's not known if he killed the creature or not. There's been more sightings of the creature in recent years in Arkansas and Devil's Den State Park.
Books:
Chasing American Monsters by Jason Offut.
Curious Encounters by Loren Coleman.
She Wolf Night
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