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New Zealand White Rabbits

The standard commercial meat rabbit: white-coated, fast-growing and calm.

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FactValueSource
OriginCalifornia, United States (early 1900s), despite the nameWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
PurposeMeat and fur; also kept as a petWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
TemperamentCalm and even-tempered; handles confinement wellPetMDchecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Average Weight4–5.5 kgNote: ≈9–12 lb.PetMDchecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Lifespan5–8 yearsNote: Longer when neutered and housed indoors.PetMDchecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence

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