Armenian Marder
Country of originArmenia
UseMeat
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    4–4.5 kilograms (8.8–9.9 lb)
Litter size7-8

The Armenian Marder is a breed of rabbit native to Armenia. It is principally raised for meat.[1]

History

The breed was established in 1940. It is the result of crossbreeding the Chinchilla rabbit, the Himalayan rabbit, and native rabbit breeds.[1][2]

Characteristics

Fully grown males weigh from 4–4.5 kilograms (8.8–9.9 lb), and have a body length of 50–55 centimetres (20–22 in). The average litter size is 7-8 kittens.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Country Report On the State of the Armenian Animal Genetic Resources" (PDF). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 August 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  2. ↑ "Republic of Armenia First National Report" (PDF). Convention on Biological Diversity. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  3. ↑ "Armenian Marder/Rabbit/Armenia". EFABIS. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
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