maybe you can put this on the site(please read this because it`s interesting

[chupavuk]

JACULUS






First chronicled by Greek naturalist, PLINY THE ELDER - as well as legendary historian HERODITUS - the Jaculus (also referred to as the Amphiptere) is perhaps the most famous of all winged serpents. Believed by many ancient Middle Eastern communities to be the hoarder of all the knowledge of the universe, the history of this animal is so steeped in legend that it becomes difficult to separate the myth from the biology.

Described by Pliny as: "the javelin snake (which) hurls itself from the branches of trees," this creature has been depicted as serpentine animal, which is approximately 9-feet in length. The features which separate the Jaculus from the common serpent, however, are a pair of relatively small wings - which are situated near the top of its spine - and its twin set of tongues, one of which is allegedly barbed.

Known for guarding Arabian spice trees such as Frankincense - which it reputedly uses as a vantage point for lunging down onto its prey - these aerial acrobats are also known for collecting shiny objects, including precious gems and gold. It is this decidedly bird-like penchant for gathering reflective trinkets, which have led many investigators to suggest that the Jaculus may not be a winged serpent at all, but a uniquely serpentine-shaped bird. This theory is not as far fetched as it may sound, especially when one considers the relationship which paleontologists have established between long extinct Jurassic fauna and modern birds.

Another theory, which deals with the genesis of the legends surrounding these animals, is that the stories of the Jaculus may have spawned from exaggerated accounts of early explorers regarding a family of south-east Asian flying snakes known as Chrysopelea paradisi, or "Paradise Snakes". These fascinating reptiles employ a unique form of aerial locomotion, during which they are able to flatten their bodies, hurl themselves into the air, and glide to the ground or another tree.



As always, we welcome your questions, comments, and any additional information that you may have regarding any of the animals already represented on this site. We would also express our hearty gratitude to anyone who can provide us with details pertaining to any of the unique beasts which we may have neglected.
 

[chupavuk]

note: there is aso a type of rodent called a jakulus

[Devious Viper]

Hi chupavuk

That link isn't working because the location is wrong; you've written the location as your hard drive which, obviously (or hopefully!) we can't access. Do you have a photobucket account? post it there and then give us the link to it.


~ Viper ~

[Devious Viper]

Ah. as I was posting that, you spotted and have altered your post. Never mind; as I said, register for a free account at

http://www.photobucket.com

Then you can directly upload the image and it will give you the url.

[Zak Roy Yoballa]

That's pretty cool!  It is interesting that the Dino-reptile-bird connection that evolutionists talk about may have some mythical roots too...