DARIUS, THE WORLD'S BIGGEST BUNNY - but his son Jeff may soon outgrow him

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Darius is world's largest rabbit at 4ft 4in, weighing three and a half stone

But his son Jeff is 3ft 8in and still has six months left of growing to do

The monstrous pair are owned by Annette Edwards, of Worcestershire

Both munch through 2,000 carrots and 700 apples per year, costing £5,000

Darius with owner Annette Edwards

 

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The two are members of the Continental Giant breed, which was bred for meat but is now prized as an intelligent and loving house pet. Given their size, they sleep in large dog crates instead of rabbit hutches.

 

Ms Edwards said: 'Although the pair of them are huge, they're the best animal friends I could ask for. They are both very laid back and chilled out - Jeff really takes after his Dad. Most rabbits like lots of attention and get on well with children and these two are no exception.

 

'They're even friendly to other animals! Jeff's best friend is my other pet, a boxer dog called Kay.'

 

Continental Giants are the largest breed of rabbit and can grow to around 4ft when fully grown but Darius - who is officially four foot four inches long - and Jeff come from a bumper crop.

 

 

Jeff with friend Ava Johnson, seven years old. 

 

 Jeff (left) with daddy Darius.

Sources
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3026731/The-beaster-bunnies-Darius-world-s-biggest-rabbit-weighs-four-stone-faces-competition-giant-rival-son-Jeff.html

http://www.boredpanda.com/worlds-largest-rabbit-darius-jeff/