The Augerino
, by katt oconnell, 1 min reading time
The Augerino is a fascinating creature from American folklore, particularly in the lumberjack and ranching communities of the western United States. It's described as a subterranean, corkscrew-shaped worm that thrives in dry environments, like those in Colorado. According to the tales, the Augerino would bore holes in dams and irrigation ditches, causing water to drain out—hence its name, derived from the tool "auger."
Some stories even claim that the creature's burrows were lined with silica, making them indestructible. While there's no evidence of its existence, the legend might have been inspired by misinterpretations of paleontological finds, such as fossilized burrows known as "Devil's corkscrews."