The Legendary Jackalope

For some reason in my boredom, I wondered where the idea of a jackalope came from. The answer was quite disturbing. The legend of the jackalope was inspired by sightings of rabbits infected with shope papillomavirus, which causes growth of antler-like tumors in various places on the rabbit's head and body. The actual sight is quite gruesome. In my research I also discovered several other facts about the jackalope legend. It has been said that the jackalope can convincingly imitate any sound, including the human voice. It uses this ability to elude pursuers, chiefly by using phrases such as "There he goes! That way!". Although no jackalope has ever been captured alive, it is said that a jackalope may be caught by putting a flask of whiskey out at night. The jackalope will drink its fill of whiskey, and its intoxication will make it easier to hunt. I'll e sure to add that to my mental bank of useless information.