Jakalope - not the band

[Raven]

What the hell is a Jakalope?

[Deadpan Scientist]

It's an animal found in the southwestern parts of the United States. Typically they live in bushes in the high desert. Dochter knows more about them than I do.

[Raven]

Its a jack rabbit with antlers. Very rare.

How does that work?

Is it a mythological creature? Cause I figured speciation would prevent this.

[Raven]

It's an animal found in the southwestern parts of the United States. Typically they live in bushes in the high desert. Dochter knows more about them than I do.

WTF?

THey're real?

I didn't see this one first, so see my reply to Os.

Can anyone find a picture?

[Mr. Mantis]

Yes, they are Amazing Creatures

http://members.aol.com/thermog2/shadowrun/creatures/jackalope.jpg

[Deadpan Scientist]

Apparently there is some kind of mutation in a cartilage differentiation factor that gives these things large bumps on their heads that resemble antlers.

The above is a cheap photoshop though

[Deadpan Scientist]

http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~hollidac/jackalope.jpg

[Deadpan Scientist]

http://burnerkitty.com/777/uploads/2203/5.jpg

[Raven]

Apparently there is some kind of mutation in a cartilage differentiation factor that gives these things large bumps on their heads that resemble antlers.

The above is a cheap photoshop though

Ahh, see the person who told me about this, said they were a matting between an antilope, and a jack rabbit. I was sure they were full of it because of spcieation, and i couldn't find a pic.

but a mutation makes sense.

[Deadpan Scientist]

yeah, an antelope could fit a whole rabbit inside its vagina.

[Raven]

yeah, an antelope could fit a whole rabbit inside its vagina.

Heh.

True.

So are they rare because of the actions of man, or just a rare species?

[Deadpan Scientist]

They're not that rare (in the southwest). The mutation came about naturally through evolution(AFAIK)

[Kidnemo]

You always see the mounted heads of them at sporting goods stores as gag gifts, those aren't the real ones, just fake ones.

From what I understand, due to the rarity you aren't able to hunt or trap them. I'm not much of a hunter though.

[Raven]

They're not that rare (in the southwest). The mutation came about naturally through evolution(AFAIK)


I see, what purpose do they serve?

Everything on google.ca turns up is on the band.

[Deadpan Scientist]

The "horns"? I assume they must be some kind of defense mechanism against predation, but I don't really know.

[Raven]

The "horns"? I assume they must be some kind of defense mechanism against predation, but I don't really know.

Oh yeah, good point.

Now, would a jack rabbit be strong enough to use them effectively?