Ozarks cryptid

Illustration of the Lougarou, a goat‑like humanoid with glowing eyes hiding in the foggy Ozark forest

The Lougarou of the Ozarks

by Elizabeth Fabowale

February 17, 2026

American Cryptids & Monsters·Classic American Cryptids

The dense, rolling hills of the Ozarks have long been home to mysteries whispered around campfires and recounted in the quiet of mountain cabins. Among these legends, none is more feared or more enigmatic than the Lougarou. Local farmers and travelers have told tales for generations of a creature that walks on two legs yet bears the features of a

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