Natural History

Fearsome critters

In North American folklore and American mythology, fearsome critters were tall tale animals said to inhabit the wilderness in or around logging camps, especially in the Great Lakes region. Today, the term may also be applied to similar fabulous beasts.

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See also

• ▸Brachiosaurus
• ▸Jornada del Muerto Volcano
• ▸Eurasian goshawk

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