My entry for the "Monster Contest" is from French legend:
I checked French Monsters in History and came up with a description of La BĂȘte du GĂ©vaudan, ("The Beast of Gevaudan") a "terror which reigned between 1764 and 1767", a wolf-like monster who lay claim to 100 killings in a small area of France.
OK, so the description is a little depressing, but some history is good to know.
I am enjoying the current roster of votes - hoping for about 20 to choose from, so keep 'em coming. Another beautiful sunset from the 20th of June - Ahhhhhh...
M