C,  Lumberjack Folklore,  The United States

Columbia River Sand Squink

The Columbia River Sand Squink is from Lumberjack Folklore. They have the front half of a coyote and the back half of a bobcat with a spotted rear. They can produce an electrical discharge. They also lay plastic-like eggs to protect them from the electricity they produce.

Citations:

Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016.

Matthews, John, and Matthews, Caitlin. The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings from Myth and Magic. United Kingdom, Harper Element, 2009.

Rose, Carol. Giants Monsters and Dragons: An Encyclopedia Of Folklore Legend And Myth. United Kingdom, WW Norton, 2001.

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