Angora rabbit
The Angora rabbit (Turkish: Ankara tavşanı), which is one of the oldest types of domestic rabbit, is bred for the long fibers of its coat, known as Angora wool, which are gathered by shearing, combing or plucking. Because rabbits do not possess the same allergy-causing qualities as many other animals, their wool is an important alternative. There are at least 11 distinct breeds of Angora rabbit, four of which are currently recognized by the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA): English Angora, French Angora, Giant Angora and Satin Angora. Others include German Angora, Chinese Angora, Finnish Angora, Japanese Angora, Korean Angora, Russian Angora, St Lucian Angora and Swiss Angora.
| Country of origin | Turkey |
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| Distribution | Worldwide |
| Type | English, French, German, Giant, Satin, Chinese, Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, St. Lucian, Swiss |
| Use | Angora wool production, pet |
| Traits | |
| Weight |
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| Coat | Long, Fine |
| Wool color | White or Colored Natural or Dyed |
| Color | Albino ("Ruby-eyed White") or Colored |
| Litter size | 2–12 |
| Lifespan | 7–12 years |
| Notes | |
| Coat requires daily grooming | |
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