A common African wildcat, thought to be the appearance of the Andanara.
The legend of the Andanara come from the African tribe of the Azande. In Azande lore, the Andanara are known as wild male cats that sleep with human women. The women then go on to give birth to human children, as well as cats. The women are known to suckle on the cats. The Andanaras are known as bad luck if looked upon. They also have an evil eye, which if stared at can cause death. It is also considered unlucky if you hear their cries at night in the woods.
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