Creature Feature #529: Jackalope

The Jackalope is an unusual species of hare. He was first discovered in Wyoming in the 1930s, and has since spread into South Dakota and further south, through the open prairies, as far as Texas. He is a creature of the open plains, relying on extreme bursts of speed to evade predation. Both male and female Jackalopes are horned, although the male's rack is generally more impressive, and used for defense and in courtship displays. Jackalope communicate using a vast array of calls and engage in mimicry: singing to cattle at night or joining in on campfire songs.