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The Origins and Legends of Jackalopes in Wyoming
TLDR Jackalopes, a taxidermy combination of a rabbit or a hare with antlers, have become a kitschy art in the United States. The Herrick brothers in Wyoming created the first jackalope, which was later stolen, leading to the mass production and sale of jackalopes and the deaths of many rabbits and deer.
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Jackalopes are a taxidermy combination of a rabbit or a hare with antlers and are a familiar kitschy art in the United States.
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Jackalopes are a Wyoming tradition and are considered the snipe hunt of wall art, with legends and tall tales surrounding them, but there is actually a real life origin story involving the Herrick brothers in Wyoming.
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The Herak brothers, who were taxidermists, created the first jackalope by attaching a jackrabbit's head to a pair of antlers, and it was later sold to a hotel owner in Douglas, Wyoming, but was eventually stolen and never recovered.
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The stolen original jackalope led to the Herrick family making and selling tens of thousands of jackalopes, resulting in the deaths of many rabbits and deer.
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A lot of rabbits and deer died due to the creation of the jackalope, which is related to the Shope Papilloma virus that causes rabbits to develop tumors that resemble horns.
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Douglas, Wyoming is the official home of the jackalope and holds a jackalope festival in June, where you can even buy a fake jackalope hunting license.
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