Rabbit breaks world record for the longest fur – that measures more than double length of a Subway sandwich
FRANCESCA is certainly one fluffy bunny as she currently holds the world record for the longest fur on a rabbit. The English Angora rabbit, owned by Dr Betty Chu, from Morgan Hill, California, has fur measuring 36.5cm (14.37inches). Due to Francesca’s incredibly long fur, which is more than double the length of a Subway sandwich, […]
FRANCESCA is certainly one fluffy bunny as she currently holds the world record for the longest fur on a rabbit.
The English Angora rabbit, owned by Dr Betty Chu, from Morgan Hill, California, has fur measuring 36.5cm (14.37inches).
Due to Francesca’s incredibly long fur, which is more than double the length of a Subway sandwich, she is often mistaken for a Pekingese dog, and needs lots of grooming to keep her fur in top shape.
Not only is Francesca a record breaker she has also picked up numerous ‘Best in Show’ awards with the rabbit getting plenty of attention.
Dr Chu, who is an expert on the English Angora breed and part of the Northern California Angora Guild, said she usually gets asked questions like “’Is there really a rabbit inside?’ and ‘How do you make it so fluffy?’”
Francesca claimed the title in the Guinness World Records in 2014 and picked up 5,000 likes on a Facebook post at the time.
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Dr Chu said in 2015: “I was introduced to the rabbits through a friend and as soon as I saw them I fell in love and knew I had to have them.
“I’m honoured to be in the Guinness Book of World Records but my most important goal is simply to breed the best English angora rabbits in the world.
“For me it is even more important to keep my rabbits in top shape so they are competitive on the rabbit show circuit,’ said Dr Chu, former professor emeritus of economics at San Jose State University.
She added: “Angora rabbits can grow their fur very long but it takes a lot of work to get there.
“You need to have the right genetics. Not all Angora rabbits have the ability to grow and maintain a long coat.”
In another animal-related world record, Jonathan became the oldest tortoise ever on January 12, 2022, and he celebrates his 190th birthday this year.
His official record title is oldest chelonian – a category which encompasses all turtles, terrapins and tortoises.
In an update from the St Helena Government it said: “He grazes well now, but is unaware of food if we simply place it on the ground.”
“The Veterinary Section is still feeding him by hand once a week to boost his calories, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, as he is blind and has no sense of smell.”
“His hearing though is excellent and he loves the company of humans, and responds well to his vet Joe Hollins’ voice as he associates him with a feast.”
His age though is only an estimation as he was fully mature, and so at least 50 years old, when he arrived in St Helena from the Seychelles in 1882.
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