At 32 pounds and 3.5 feet long, Alex the Great may be one of the largest rabbits around the Bay Area. But he’s also probably one of the gentlest of giants.
After going viral (opens in new tab) at a San Francisco Giants game mid-pandemic, the 2-year-old Flemish Giant (opens in new tab) has become a bit of a minor celebrity on social media (opens in new tab) and a popular presence at local community events over the last two years. His calm demeanor and silky soft coat attracts kids of all ages and his presence at local basketball and baseball games has been seen as a good omen. Some Giants fans have even suggested a nickname: “Rally Rabbit (opens in new tab).”
“He’s loved so much by people,” caretaker Kei Kato said. “He makes people happy, and they just enjoy his company.”
But Alex is far from a mere glamourpuss or Instagram influencer.
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