7 Facts About This Giant Rabbit That Are Completely Fascinating

by N/A, 9 years ago | 1 min read

Bunnies are love for being small adorable pets, but the Flemish rabbit is a little different than most.Â

1. They come in seven different colors.

National Federation of Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders says they come in fawn, light gray, steel gray, black, blue, sandy, and white.Â

2. They're history is unclear.

Historians agree that they were first bred in 16th century Belgium, but they can't agree on their exact origins.

3. A Flemish giant was once interviewed by The New York Daily News

Herbie, from the Prospect Park Zoo was once interviewed by the paper to promote the zoo's Live Encounters Program.Â

4. The National Federation of Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders exists.

It was founded in 1915 by four breeders. They actually put on a national show and rank the rabbits in a competition.

5. They're the largest breed of rabbit.

They can weight up to 22 pounds and grow up to 2 and a half feet long.Â

6. They were originally bred for fur and meat.

Their meat was used to make stews. Now they're bred as pets and can live as long as 10 years.Â

7. The shapes of male and females heads are different.

Males (bucks) have broader heads than females (does). The female rabbit has skin that hangs from her chin that's used to keep her young warm.Â