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!


Comments

42 responses to “Monster Rabbits Feed North Korea”

  1. The rabbit was awesome

  2. How can I get one shipped to the USA – I want it for a pet !

  3. MitchellCorey Avatar
    MitchellCorey

    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.

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

  5. […] 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. […]

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

  7. Your?Mother Avatar
    Your?Mother

    holy crap

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

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

  10. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    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.?

  11. Keith Avatar
    Keith

    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….

  12. Bekah Avatar
    Bekah

    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.

  13. 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

  14. Leanne Avatar
    Leanne

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

  15. 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 [email protected]. we are in lincolnshire

  16. saleem Avatar
    saleem

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

  17. valentina Avatar
    valentina

    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….

  18. christine Avatar
    christine

    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

  19. 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 [email protected] Thanks: Sharkley

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

  21. Donna Norton Avatar
    Donna 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

  22. Jordan Carter-Reich Avatar
    Jordan 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.

  23. Rebbecca .kay. Banks Avatar
    Rebbecca .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.

  24. 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

  25. Bitsy & Belle France Avatar
    Bitsy & 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.

  26. Ron  smith Avatar
    Ron smith

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

  27. katelin connor Avatar
    katelin 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

  28. 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

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

  30. Callegari Avatar
    Callegari

    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.

  31. These rabbits are awesome!! I can’t believe we havn’t heard about them in 41 yrs. I think mr. szmolinsky should have legal papers made up for people to sign, stating what their intentions are of these rabbits. I think he could make a ton of money selling to the U.S. for pet breeders!(I as one) They are just too cuddly to EAT! Wouldn’t let you down Mr. Szmolinsky- How do I get in touch with you??

  32. karleen mazur Avatar
    karleen mazur

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

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

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

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

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

  33. Very fanstastic rabbit.

  34. I like this rabbit.

  35. Hallo,
    Ik heb konijnen van deze man en ga daar mee verder fokken.
    Kijk hier maar

    http://www.dereus.de

    gr Mike

  36. Called rabbitsourus. Thank you.

  37. winterwall Avatar
    winterwall

    boy if i want too grow rabbits and if i could grow them like that i would feed the whole Caribbean.

  38. I am very interested in purchasing one of these german giants. will someone please contact me on how to do so and how much it will cost. I live in the USA.

    [email protected]

  39. gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!that thing is hug i have one but it is a dwarf it is white with brown spots an its name is bella my ather one dide las night its name was thumper he wasgray an acyied like thumper of the movie babei i love that movie it is my fave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!by!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!good looke with your rabitby the way i am 11 yers old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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