Jackalope

Once thought to be only a mythical creation of folklore that fueled pranks, tall tales, and fodder for tourists, the jackalope made a very real appearance on the high plains of the American West in the NoTech zone in Wyoming.
Jackalopes are formerly mythical creatures that can best be described as a jackrabbit with the horns of an antelope. They are slightly smaller than their non-horned cousins, but they make up that size difference with more aggression, earning the nickname "warrior rabbit". Like regular rabbits, they will flee if they feel endangered. However, if they are cornered, they will use their horns to attempt to gore the predator and get away while their attacker licks their wounds. Jackalopes have even been known to attack humans who insist on molesting them. Jackalopes can run up to 35 mph and leap 9 to 10 feet.
Jackalope flaggerdoots (a group of jackalopes), burrow into the ground to create warrens for the jackalopes to live and raise their young. Their diet consists of prairie grasses seeds and flowers. Their young are born with their eyes open and are moving around on their own quickly after birth.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Jackalopes resemble jackrabbits with a nearly identical muscular and skeletal structure. The main difference is some thicker bone structure on their head and shoulders to accommodate their horns.

Genetics and Reproduction

The gestation period of Jackalopes is around 42 days. Their young are born with fur and their eyes open and can move and even run very quickly after birth.

Additional Information

Domestication

While not domesticated, it would not be inconceivable that jackalopes could be tamed. They are known to purr, after a fashion, and are not as stinky as other domesticated animals, being extremely clean and well groomed.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Jackalopes have eyes on the side of their head to allow them to see in front, to the side and behind them to sense the motion of any predators. Their ears are very large to help them detect possible danger.

Scientific Name

Leporidae antilocapra

Conservation Status

Jackalopes are not considered endangered, but the State of Wyoming has placed limits on the hunting of jackalopes.