11002-14307 Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) a young buck of the French domestic breed 'Champagne d'Argent' introduced to Enderby Island in 1865 and eradicated from the island in 1991-92. This beautifully silver coloured breed provides the genetics for related breeds, such as Argente Bleu, Argente Brun, Argente Crème, and Argente St. Hubert. Champagne d’Argent is an anchient breed going back in history to at least 1631, and probably much earlier. *
11002-14311 Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) a young 'runner' of the French domestic breed 'Argente de Champagne' outside its burrow with the doe in background. At birth, Argentes are of a solid color, with adult coloring beginning to show as early as 6 weeks and as late as four months of age. Enderby Island 1991 *
11002-14320 Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) an old buck of the French domestic breed 'Argente de Champagne' introduced to Enderby Island in 1865. This historic photograph was taken on the island in 1972, before the rabbits were finally eradicated between 1991 and 1992 *
