New Zealand Rabbit
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Scientific name | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
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Rank | Breed |
Higher classification | European rabbit |
Origin | United States |
California | |
Did you know | The New Zealand White actually originated in the United States and was bred in 1916 by a Californian breeder seeking to develop a valuable rabbit for the meat and fur trade. |
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ID | 1647905 |
About New Zealand Rabbit
The New Zealand is a breed of rabbit, which despite the name, is American in origin. The breed originated in California, possibly from rabbits imported from New Zealand. New Zealand rabbits are available in five colors recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders' Association: white, red, black, blue, and broken.