Origin: German Mythology Habitat: Alpine forests of Bavaria in Germany Behavior: Moderate Description: It has a body comprising various animal parts — generally wings, antlers, tails and fangs, all attached to the body of a small mammal. The most widespread description portrays the Wolpertinger as having the head of a rabbit, the body of a squirrel, the antlers of a deer, and the wings and occasionally the legs of a pheasant. Facts: They are often characterised as being mischievous.