Jackalope

Taxonomy

Kingdom - Animalia

Phylum - Chordata

Class - Mammal

Order - Artiolagamorpha

Family - Bovidaleporidae

Genus - Lepoantillocapra

Species - L. califoniamericus

Description

Ferocious animal the size of an average jack rabbit with the antlers of a pronghorn. It has long ears and extended hind legs along with
Stands about 12-16 inches tall and weighs about 8-12 lbs
Average lifespan is about 120 years
Males are slightly smaller than females

Evolution

The Jackalope developed 200,000 years ago from the mating of a jack rabbit and a pronghorn.
There are no subspecies
Closest living relative is the Basselope
3 ancesters
- White-Tailed Jack Rabbit
- Elk Rabbit
- Rabbit Bison

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