Yes. Also the woodwose were described as hairy like apes but clothed in a primitive manner and using simple primitive weapons like a club and very combative/territorial.
Ohhhhh! So, why didn't they just say, "Br'er Bear"?
Raindrops on Woses and whiskers in noses
Bright stinging nettles and worm eaten roses
Blown paper wrappers and tangled strings
These are a few of my favorite things