Why does the Ozark Howler only come out at night? What is there that forces the Ozark Howler to avoid the light of day? Some assert that the Ozark Howler has a special connection to the Moon, a vitality that it gains from the Earth's satellite when it is unobscured by the overwhelming radiation of … Continue reading The Moon and the Ozark Howler
One of the defining characteristics in Ozark Howler folklore is that the beast is difficult to define. It's big like a bear, but it isn't a bear, because it's got a long tail. Its long tail is like a big cat's but it's not a big cat, because its body is too thick, its hair … Continue reading Ozark Howler the Hyaenodont?
A few years ago, the folklore blog Into The Wonder attempted to give a scientific explanation for the strange characteristics of the Ozark Howler. The writer suggested: "Creodonts share a common ancestor with members of the order Carnivora. They bear a superficial similarity to large cats or enormous weasels, but are actually quite distinct. I’m thinking the claims about … Continue reading Avoiding Pseudoscientific Just So Stories of the Ozark Howler
The Ozark Howler 