Monster Rabbits Feed North Korea

Deutsche Rammler für Nordkorea Spiegel.de writes that a German rabbit breeder has bred rabbits the size of dogs! This breeder, Karl Szmolinsky won a prize for breeding Germany’s largest rabbit, a 23 pound “German Gray Giant” called Robert, in February 2006. Now that is quite a feat in breeding.

The article discusses the deal struck with Korea:

Szmolinsky, 67, from the eastern town of Eberswalde near Berlin, recalls how the North Korean embassy approached his regional breeding federation and enquired whether it might be willing to sell some rabbits to set up a breeding farm in North Korea. He was the natural choice for the job.

Each of his rabbits produces around seven kilograms of meat, says Szmolinsky, who was so keen to help alleviate hunger in the impoverished country that he made the North Koreans a special price — €80 per rabbit instead of the usual €200 to €250.

“They’ll be used to help feed the population,” Szmolinsky told SPIEGEL ONLINE. “I’ve sent them 12 rabbits so far, they’re in a petting zoo for now. I’ll be travelling to North Korea in April to advise them on how to set up a breeding farm. A delegation was here and I’ve already given them a book of tips.”

These rabbits are huge and, as rabbits love to have bunnies, rabbits as a food source in Korea isn’t the worst plan around. Szmolinsky states that he’ll be sending 12 rabbits to Korea and within a year, those 12 can create 60 more rabbits. Do the math, if that trend continues we may be seeing Rabbit ranches soon :D

If you’re curious how much food you can get off of one of those cuddly monstrosities…you can feed a family of 8 a good proportioned meal off of just one bloated bunny. Not too shabby!

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31 Responses to “Monster Rabbits Feed North Korea”

  1. AvatarSharon

    The rabbit was awesome

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  3. AvatarToby

    How can I get one shipped to the USA - I want it for a pet !

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  4. AvatarMitchellCorey

    I recently lost my Giant Flamish named Mr. Moose. I want a German Giant for 2 reasons. One reason is that I want a very large bun. Two is that I want to save a bun from being used for food. Please tell me how to get in touch with Mr. Szmolsky in Eberswalde, Germany.

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  5. AvatarMelinda

    OMG! Thise thing are HUGE! I hope they send some to the U.S.A.!!!! I

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    spiralbound.net » Giant Rabbits in North Korea

    [...] Back in in February 2006, an East German named Karl Szmolinsky won a prize for breeding Germany’s largest rabbit, a 23 pound “German Gray Giant” named “Robert”. It sounds like something from a science fiction film, but when you consider the fact that these creatures are the size of dogs and that they breed like, well — rabbits, you can easily begin to see how farming them could help to solve part of the world’s hunger problem. [...]

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  7. AvatarBill

    How Can I purchase a rabbit, and how much would the rabbit cost with shipping to the US. thank you for your response.

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  9. AvatarBobbie Huffman

    Have you been able to get info. on the Giant rabbit, i would like to get intouch with the Germany man. Thank you

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  10. AvatarTeresa

    How Can I purchase a rabbit, and how much would the rabbit cost with shipping to the US. thank you for your response.

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  11. AvatarAngela

    My father would like to raise one as a pet and maybe breed. How much would it costs to send one to the Louisiana, U.S.?

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  12. AvatarKeith

    Great idea…. I’d like to have some of those to create an army of attack rabbits as in the movie “Willard”….. but he did it with rats….

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  13. AvatarBekah

    How can you get one of these rabbits as a pet? I am a bunny finatic. i would rather not eat them but play with them instead.

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  14. AvatarPam

    I just love rabbits. How can I get one of these rabbits as a pet? I have five wonderful rabbits now but would love to have one of these. What do they cost and how much to ship to the US? Thanks

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  15. AvatarLeanne

    These are the cutest rabbits ever! How can I get in touch with Mr. Szmolinsky to get one for my kids?

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  16. AvatarToni

    hi. i work for a breeder who breeds continental giants. they weigh in at 20 pounds or just under. litters always available.
    email me on rhinocorn@hotmail.co.uk. we are in lincolnshire

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  17. Avatarsaleem

    hi your rabbits are amazing, how can i get a pair to trinidad

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  18. Avatarvalentina

    hy, how can i get a pair of rabbits of this breed?
    is it possible to get in touch with the breeder?
    i’m in the north-east of italy….

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  19. Avatarchristine

    I must have - I am a bunny collector - I need to know how much for a single and a pair price. This will freak out the rest of the bunnies

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  20. Avatarsharkley

    I would like to know I could go about purchacing this breed of rabbit for a pet. If you have information to this effect please let me know. I can be contacted at riceford@hotmail.com Thanks: Sharkley

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  21. Avatarsharkley

    Very large rabbit!!! are these rabbits available to the public for purchase? I would love to own one

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  22. AvatarDonna Norton

    Hello,

    I was wanting to find out if you ship your rabbits Iternationally and if how much would it cost to get a pair of them for my daughter, she is wanting to show a pet in the local and county fairs and I was researching the Internet and found your site, They are magnificent!!! Do you think you could help me out? Or maybe you know someone in the US that raises this breed, I know a few people that have Flemish Giants, but nothing like yours.

    Please let me know real soon..

    Love & Prayers

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  23. AvatarJordan Carter-Reich

    No, this will not solve world hunger. It might even make it worse. These are massive rabbits and big animals require lots of food. The deal that was struck with Korea actually failed in helping anyone because they couldn’t feed the rabbits. Consider that before you consider purchasing/breeding a giant rabbit.

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  24. AvatarRebbecca .kay. Banks

    I really want a pair of gray giiant rabbits and cant find a way to contact or get a hold of someone to get a pair myself.Ive raised and showed rabbits and love them and also all my life have wanted to own a doe and buck that were the biggest you could get. it sounds wierd but i love rabbits.

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  25. AvatarDavid

    Ello from Oklahoma USA. How do I go about buying a couple of these giant rabbits? Would love to have them as pets. Please let me know

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  26. AvatarBitsy & Belle France

    We have been trying to find someone to handle the purchase, and import of one or a pair (depending on how well they do as an only bunny) to Florida, Can you help? We love these big bunnies and have a large piece of property where we built a little cottage for my daughter who would love to share it with one of these special bunnies. Thank you kindly.

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  27. AvatarRon smith

    I have had rabbits before and would like to get a pair of these if possible. ron in Illinois

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  28. Avatarkatelin connor

    hey…i realy like this rabbit and i am wanting to get a few of this breed myself …do u know where i could get one or two of these for 4-H?
    well thanks.
    Katelin Connor

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  29. Avataralma

    you can buy one in las vegas nevada in Usa pet kindom its has a big one its by tropicana and pecos by auto zone but it costs $500 its so cool

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  30. Avatarjane

    How do u get one of these giant rabbits. I would be so interested to have one as a pet.

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  31. AvatarCallegari

    It’s obviously a fake picture using either photoshop or some sort of fish-eye lens… check out how big the guys’ hand is in relation to his face! it’s forced perspective, just like in the lord of the rings.

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