Bunyip hunting supplies are flying off the shelves of both specialty and novelty stores alike, though no one is quite sure what it might actually take to capture a mature beast. No factual evidence exists of a successful capture. In fact, in this age of science and technology, even the most distinguished research lab cannot produce a living creature from the genetic material found inside the eggs.

What does exist are legendary tales of sightings, capture and misadventures with this seemingly mythical beast.

Oh yes, and the eggs.

Each year, thousands of Bunyip eggs make their appearance for a few weeks in the spring. Believed to be the end result of a short mating season, colorful eggs are destined to appear in every nook and cranny in space in the coming weeks.

The extremely delicate eggs are quickly consumed by space creatures, splattered against moving fields of asteroids or passing starships, and hoarded by collectors. Within weeks, all signs of the mysterious creature vanish until the next spring mating season. No one has been able to incubate the egg to the point of successful hatching, though every year more groups make the attempt.

Not since the tales of the Loch Ness Monster and Abominable Snowman has an elusive creature generated so much interest and speculation. Named after the Aboriginal mythological creature that allegedly lived in the swamps of Australia, the Bunyip remains as one of life's top mysteries. Will this be the year we discover a living, breathing Bunyip or will it be another 'legendary' failure? We shall soon find out.