Armenian Marder

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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. ^ a b c "Country Report On the State of the Armenian Animal Genetic Resources" (PDF). Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 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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