Prickly Kitty of the Southwest -- The Cactus Cat

Prickly Kitty of the Southwest -- The Cactus Cat

The legendary Cactus Cat! This cutie was said to roam the American Southwest and to be about the size of a bobcat, covered in cactus-like spines with a multi-branched tail.The cats are said to use this tail to break open cacti and let the juice ferment. After fermentation, the cat would come back and get drunk from the cactus juice! A real party animal they would serenade the desert night with their caterwauling warbling wail. They are said to be predators, immune to scorpions and eat nocturnal animals; spending their days in hollowed out cactus caves.


Whether it’s true or not, I for one would love to see this cat!

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