Photos mentioned in Random Wild Rabbit Question

We do have an unusual set of genetic crosses here in the Southwest USA.  I live just on the border of their natural habitat.  I will post some pictures in the Photoshoot section.  They are worth a looksee I think Maysie will find the last one especially interesting.



One of the very first color photos of the jackalope.


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"Humane" live capture for research purposes


Seated Jackalope


Even rarer genetic cross of a Dutch with a Jackalope


And the only pic of a baby Jackalope lop


These animals are so beloved that they are often given in their plush form at Easter


And Maysie.....this one is for you......


The Jackalope

The jackalope is an antlered species of rabbit, unfortunately rumored to be extinct, though occasional sightings of this rare creature continue to occur, suggesting that pockets of jackalope populations continue to persist in its native home, the American West.

The jackalope is an aggressive species, willing to use its antlers to fight. Thus, it is also sometimes called the "warrior rabbit."

Jackalopes possess an uncanny ability to mimic human sounds. In the old West, when cowboys would gather by their campfires to sing at night, jackalopes would frequently be heard singing back, mimicking the voices of the cowboys. Jackalopes become especially vocal before thunderstorms, perhaps because they mate only when lightning flashes (or so it is theorized).

When chased, the jackalope will use its vocal abilities to elude capture. For instance, when chased by people it will call out phrases such as, "There he goes, over there," in order to throw pursuers off its track. The best way to catch a jackalope is to lure it with whiskey, as they have a particular fondness for this drink. Once intoxicated, the animal becomes slower and easier to hunt.

Jackalope milk is particularly sought after because it is believed to be a powerful aphrodisiac (for which reason, the jackalope is also sometimes referred to as the 'horny rabbit'). However, it can be incredibly dangerous to milk a jackalope, and any attempt to do so is not advised. A peculiar feature of the milk is that it comes from the animal already homogenized on account of the creature's powerful leaps.

Douglas, Wyoming has declared itself to be the Jackalope capital of America because, according to legend, the first jackalope was spotted there around 1829. A large statue of a jackalope stands in the town center, and every year the town plays host toJackalope Day, usually held in June. Jackalope hunting licenses can be obtained from the Douglas Chamber of Commerce, though hunting of jackalopes is restricted to the hours of midnight to 2 a.m. on June 31.

The Warrior Rabbit
Douglas Herrick, a long-time resident of Douglas, Wyoming, is often credited with popularizing knowledge of the Jackalope. In the 1930s Douglas and his brother Ralph began selling mounted Jackalope heads to the public, and these became wildly popular. Examples of their work can be found in many bars and homes throughout the United States. Jackalope postcards also became a popular Western souvenir. Douglas Herrick died on January 6, 2003 at the age of 82.

The jackalope is now most commonly sighted in the states of Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. However, the jackalope does appear to have a European cousin, which in Germany is known as the wolperdinger. In Sweden, a related species is called theskvader.
References/Further Reading:
Roger L. Welsch. Tall-Tale Postcards: A Pictori

Ha ha ha ha thank you for this love, what a laugh.

Hugs

JO xx

I was reading that thinking "wth?"

I thought you'd gone mad, Holly!

 

There's a similar species in the UK, Holly, only ever seen during the festive season:




My Humum says this particular species is know for being small and slightly grumpy  

Nobody knows where it resides other than during the 12 days of Christmas, so it is best to feed it extraordinary amounts during those days to ensure it has adequate nutrition to last the off-season  







gotta be worth a try

You're cute Sparky! At least there is extra noms....right?

     

I love the holiday bunny    

and Holly that is a brilliant post    

Thumper2001 wrote:I was reading that thinking "wth?"

I thought you'd gone mad, Holly!

There are people that SWEAR that this is a real animal!  Sometimes it has a tail of a pheasant as well.  I think
all of these people have been drinking the whisky, popping a particular mushroom or smoking the main cash crop
in the state.

It's really a beloved folk character with all sorts of stories.  The little plushies are adorable and the jackalope has
been the subject of a number of noted sculptors.  There are beautiful Native American works of art with a Jackalope
as the subject.




I thought you all might want a smile.

We have one of those round these parts...  

Sparky wrote:There's a similar species in the UK, Holly, only ever seen during the festive season:




My Humum says this particular species is know for being small and slightly grumpy  

Nobody knows where it resides other than during the 12 days of Christmas, so it is best to feed it extraordinary amounts during those days to ensure it has adequate nutrition to last the off-season  







gotta be worth a try

iiisecondcreep wrote:We have one of those round these parts...  

It's been a while since we have had a Temperance-in-a-hat photo, and we have only ever had one MJ-in-a-hat one

Holly I really really enjoyed that post !

Ooo oooo we so need a new "temperance in a hat photo" !!!!!!!

       
it's official we're all nuts  

OMG!!!!! The last photo is a Creepy Jackalop

You may have Jackalopes Holly but we have these ........................



Wombles, they are pointy-nosed creatures that hang around Wimbledon Common and they collect rubbish and recycle it. Two of them live next door to us  

Very true    

WOMBLES AREN'T REAL?!?!?!?!?

Thumper2001 wrote:WOMBLES AREN'T REAL?!?!?!?!?

They are they are up there with Father Christmas and Unicorns and our neighbours just look like Wombles