JACKALOPE
AKA: Horned Rabbit | Warrior Rabbit
📍 QUICK FACTS
| Origin: | Douglas, Wyoming |
| State/Region: | Wyoming |
| Country: | USA |
| First Sighting: | 1930s (modern myth creation) |
| Category: | Cryptid |
📖 DESCRIPTION
A jackrabbit with antelope horns. Said to be incredibly fast, able to mimic human voices, and only able to be caught using whiskey as bait. Some can reportedly grow to the size of deer.
👁️ FAMOUS SIGHTINGS
- ►Douglas Herrick and his brother create first taxidermy jackalope
- ►Countless tourist sightings in gift shops
- ►Reported 'wild' sightings across the region
🎭 CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
The Jackalope is America's most beloved 'fearsome critter' - a tall tale creature from lumberjack folklore. Douglas, Wyoming named itself the 'Jackalope Capital of the World' and issues jackalope hunting licenses. It may be inspired by rabbits with Shope papilloma virus (which causes horn-like growths).
🃏 METAZOO CARD
Jackalope
Wilderness 1st Edition
Gold
