The spread of rabbits throughout Australia (approximate dates only)
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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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