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The Jackalope is one of the New World's most famous fearsome critters. Though the Jackalope may seem like a simple harmless bunny rabbit, they are ferocious, capable of defending themselves from mountain lions or grizzlies, let alone hapless humans that cross their path. Jackalopes are also clever, capable of mimicking sounds, including human voice, and will use this ability to confuse any hunters that try to catch it. Jackalope milk is highly sought after, it is said to act like a sort of energy drink, or powerful aphrodisiac, however, because of the creature's violent nature, milking one is unadvisable at best. The only way to safely approach a Jackalope is to get it drunk; like many animals, they have a taste for alcohol, and Jackalopes are especially drawn to whiskey. But of course, tranquilizing a Jackalope with whiskey in order to milk it would cause the milk to become alcoholic as well. Whiskey can also make Jackalopes dangerous. If a Jackalope smells whiskey on a man, even in his breath, the critter might attack to try and get the alcohol for itself. If the man has the whiskey in a flask or bottle, he can save himself by giving up his drink and possibly claiming the horns or milk of the Jackalope later, if it drinks immoderately. But if the man only smells of whiskey after a night of drinking, he's a goner, the Jackalope will rip him to shreds in its search for booze.
Interestingly, there are several Old World legends reminscent of the Jackalope, creatures like the Skvader, Wopertinger, Al-mi'raj or Horned Hare, but, perhaps predictably, none of these legends have quite the colorful personality of their New World counterpart.
The Jackalope is one of the New World's most famous fearsome critters. Though the Jackalope may seem like a simple harmless bunny rabbit, they are ferocious, capable of defending themselves from mountain lions or grizzlies, let alone hapless humans that cross their path. Jackalopes are also clever, capable of mimicking sounds, including human voice, and will use this ability to confuse any hunters that try to catch it. Jackalope milk is highly sought after, it is said to act like a sort of energy drink, or powerful aphrodisiac, however, because of the creature's violent nature, milking one is unadvisable at best. The only way to safely approach a Jackalope is to get it drunk; like many animals, they have a taste for alcohol, and Jackalopes are especially drawn to whiskey. But of course, tranquilizing a Jackalope with whiskey in order to milk it would cause the milk to become alcoholic as well. Whiskey can also make Jackalopes dangerous. If a Jackalope smells whiskey on a man, even in his breath, the critter might attack to try and get the alcohol for itself. If the man has the whiskey in a flask or bottle, he can save himself by giving up his drink and possibly claiming the horns or milk of the Jackalope later, if it drinks immoderately. But if the man only smells of whiskey after a night of drinking, he's a goner, the Jackalope will rip him to shreds in its search for booze.
Interestingly, there are several Old World legends reminscent of the Jackalope, creatures like the Skvader, Wopertinger, Al-mi'raj or Horned Hare, but, perhaps predictably, none of these legends have quite the colorful personality of their New World counterpart.
Insight:
While you can find many absurd and unbelievable creatures in the realm of myth and legend, America's "Fearsome Critters" are by far some of the most bonkers tall tales you'll ever come across. Though experts are pretty thoroughly convinced that the Jackalope is completely made up, many Americans go to great lengths to convince people that the Jackalope exists, even selling Jackalope pelts and milk in stores. It makes one wonder if this attitude toward towards Fearsome Critters was mirrored in the accounts of ancient myths and legends. Was Pliny the Elder genuinely trying to make a record of the natural world or was he genuinely trying to screw with people?
While you can find many absurd and unbelievable creatures in the realm of myth and legend, America's "Fearsome Critters" are by far some of the most bonkers tall tales you'll ever come across. Though experts are pretty thoroughly convinced that the Jackalope is completely made up, many Americans go to great lengths to convince people that the Jackalope exists, even selling Jackalope pelts and milk in stores. It makes one wonder if this attitude toward towards Fearsome Critters was mirrored in the accounts of ancient myths and legends. Was Pliny the Elder genuinely trying to make a record of the natural world or was he genuinely trying to screw with people?