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The spread of rabbits throughout Australia (approximate dates only)

European wild rabbits were introduced into Australia in 1859. Within 50 years, rabbits had spread across almost the whole of Australia. Rabbits had a devastating effect on Australia’s environment.

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Source: CSIRO Australia: Rabbits — Prospects for long term control: mortality and fertility control, prepared by CSIRO Division of Wildlife and Ecology

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