Dangers from Jackalopes?
03-19-19, 09:29 AM
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Back in 2007 I dated a woman who thought jackalopes were real. Seriously. How did I let her get away?
03-19-19, 09:44 AM
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You'll have more problems with angry jackalope ranchers accusing you of trespassing.
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03-19-19, 09:46 AM
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03-19-19, 11:33 AM
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Give it a candy bar, it'll leave you alone.
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Lord forbid you are doing the LA-SD leg of Coastal California during Grunion season.
https://www.californiabeaches.com/grunion-run-schedule/
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03-19-19, 04:25 PM
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Whereas the Jackalope is make believe, the Aussie Drop Bear is real. My dog and I survived an attack, the second time we were out in the Dorrigo Mountains camping, if it was not for the Dorrigo River that we jumped into, we would not have survived, it also ripped our camp apart, and on two other occasions we escaped when on the Gwydir Hwy near Gibraltor Range, I out biked them whilst going up hill with the dog and trailer managed to get to 60km per hour, It has put the fear in me to camp in these areas in the future.
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This reminds me of a scary and REAL thing I saw recently, down in Phoenix. They have several canals there to catch water, there-to-fore known as "reclaimed water". Though not suitable for drinking, it's often used for irrigation.
Anyways, I was watching either a crane or stork, not sure which, playing in the water, when a pair of huge hawks came along. Imagine the horror, of seeing them dive-bomb attacking that poor crane/stork. 😫😳
I almost started throwing rocks, but realized, this was just nature, and none of my business. 🤔
Anyways, I was watching either a crane or stork, not sure which, playing in the water, when a pair of huge hawks came along. Imagine the horror, of seeing them dive-bomb attacking that poor crane/stork. 😫😳
I almost started throwing rocks, but realized, this was just nature, and none of my business. 🤔
03-19-19, 07:01 PM
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Jackalopes are sorely misunderstood creatures. They're actually gentle, loving creatures.
The myth of their unwholesome nature was intiated and propigated by rightwing conservatives who have realized the natural habitat of the Jacklope is quickly diminishing. The story of Jackalopes having an extremely disruptive nature is a ploy to keep Jackalopes off the endangered species list.
The myth of their unwholesome nature was intiated and propigated by rightwing conservatives who have realized the natural habitat of the Jacklope is quickly diminishing. The story of Jackalopes having an extremely disruptive nature is a ploy to keep Jackalopes off the endangered species list.
03-19-19, 07:31 PM
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If approached by a cougar, I'll offer the bottle.
Then while she is distracted with the wine, I can make my getaway.
03-19-19, 07:40 PM
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Not to hijack the thread with irrelevant information but...
A person called Shimagnolo should have no problems with a Jackalope
A person called Shimagnolo should have no problems with a Jackalope
03-19-19, 07:47 PM
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This reminds me of a scary and REAL thing I saw recently, down in Phoenix. They have several canals there to catch water, there-to-fore known as "reclaimed water". Though not suitable for drinking, it's often used for irrigation.
Anyways, I was watching either a crane or stork, not sure which, playing in the water, when a pair of huge hawks came along. Imagine the horror, of seeing them dive-bomb attacking that poor crane/stork. 😫😳
I almost started throwing rocks, but realized, this was just nature, and none of my business. 🤔
03-19-19, 07:52 PM
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Jackalopes are only a problem in New Mexico, especially around Santa Fe.
I would also watch for kokopelis, their song can lure unsuspecting cyclists into fields of goatheads.
Muy muy malo.
I would also watch for kokopelis, their song can lure unsuspecting cyclists into fields of goatheads.
Muy muy malo.
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My jackalope was eaten by a grue
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03-19-19, 07:56 PM
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Jackalopes are sorely misunderstood creatures. They're actually gentle, loving creatures.
The myth of their unwholesome nature was intiated and propigated by rightwing conservatives who have realized the natural habitat of the Jacklope is quickly diminishing. The story of Jackalopes having an extremely disruptive nature is a ploy to keep Jackalopes off the endangered species list.
The myth of their unwholesome nature was intiated and propigated by rightwing conservatives who have realized the natural habitat of the Jacklope is quickly diminishing. The story of Jackalopes having an extremely disruptive nature is a ploy to keep Jackalopes off the endangered species list.
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03-19-19, 08:06 PM
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Didn't witness this myself, but a trusted person once told me of witnessing a bird of prey swooping down on either a small dog our cat, leashed to a dock post, took off with the poor pet in its talons, leash pulled tight, it kept pulling until the leash either broke or slipped, and the horrified owner saw their pet carried off screaming...
poor thing, so a heron or other water bird would be fair game also I guess.
03-19-19, 09:31 PM
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I thought they were always solitary types, but who knows, perhaps teenage siblings? I'll ask my resident bird experts one of these days.
Didn't witness this myself, but a trusted person once told me of witnessing a bird of prey swooping down on either a small dog our cat, leashed to a dock post, took off with the poor pet in its talons, leash pulled tight, it kept pulling until the leash either broke or slipped, and the horrified owner saw their pet carried off screaming...
poor thing, so a heron or other water bird would be fair game also I guess.
Didn't witness this myself, but a trusted person once told me of witnessing a bird of prey swooping down on either a small dog our cat, leashed to a dock post, took off with the poor pet in its talons, leash pulled tight, it kept pulling until the leash either broke or slipped, and the horrified owner saw their pet carried off screaming...
poor thing, so a heron or other water bird would be fair game also I guess.
https://images.app.goo.gl/erjxfPxiMuMa1ZHa9
03-20-19, 05:00 AM
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Fun fact: Harris's Hawks of the SW USA and Mexico hunt in cooperative groups and share kills. They'll even send one member of the group into cover on foot to flush out prey while the others circle above waiting to make an aerial attack.
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/harriss-hawk
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/harriss-hawk
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03-20-19, 06:58 AM
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Fun fact: Harris's Hawks of the SW USA and Mexico hunt in cooperative groups and share kills. They'll even sent one member of the group into cover on foot to flush out prey while the others circle above waiting to make an aerial attack.
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/harriss-hawk
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/harriss-hawk
"Often two or three hunt together, and a fleeing animal that evades one hawk may be caught by the next; larger prey is often shared by the hawks."