The Legend of the Snow-sha-boo…

For centuries the debate as to whether these critters actually exist has gone on in arctic research institutes around the world. Although arctic scientists overwhelmingly believe in their existence, this snow-sha-boo is the first ever discovered.
This snow-sha-boo was discovered in January of 2002 by Dick Shultz a seasoned trapper deep in the 40 mile country, northeast of Tok. This area supports a large population of snowshoe rabbits and the 40 mile caribou herd.
During the winter solstice the temperatures can often dip to 60 and 70 below zero.
Research has proven that the snowshoe rabbit mates during a 3 to 4 day period during the shortest days of the year. During this time, in almost total darkness with the temperatures hovering at –60 to –70 the snowshoe rabbit begins it’s search for a mate. The snowshoe rabbit in a very high state of sexual frenzy and just a matter of hours to accomplish his task often becomes confused and disoriented. The result is the snow-sha-boo.
This snow-sha-boo on exhibit at the Tok Mainstreet Visitors Center is the first in the world ever discovered. Arctic scientists from around the world will continue their research to try to unlock the deep dark secrets of the snow-sha-boo in the land of the midnight sun.