Tatzelwurm
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In Alpine folklore, the Tatzelwurm is a stubby, lizard-like creature. It is reported to live in several areas of Europe, including the Austrian, Bavarian, Italian and Swiss Alps. It has several regional names including Stollenwurm, Springwurm, and Praatzelwurm. In 1934 a Swiss photographer named Balkin allegedly saw a strange creature near a log and photographed it. The resulting interest in the creature inspired the Berliner Illustrierte to sponsor an expedition in search of the Tatzelwurm, but the expedition was a failure and interest quickly faded. Most scientists and cryptozoologists agree that the Tatzelwurm is a hoax.
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It takes the appearance of a cat with the hind-end of a serpent with no hind legs.
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