Tailypo

The Tailypo is a dangerous monster from modern American folklore, especially those of the Appalachia region. It is described as an exotic animal rather than a demon or spirit but still displays some unnatural powers and is infamous for its vengeful nature when provoked.

Tales surrounding Tailypos normally consist of them being shot at by a hunter, losing their tail in the process. The hunter then takes the tail and invokes the wrath of the creature, which stalks them back to their cabin by cover of night and either proceeds to tear them apart with their claws or destroys the cabin, leaving only the chimney behind and a battered hunter.

In all versions, the creature demands its tail back, showing an ability to speak despite its status as an animal.