feral rabbits

How Did Australia Get Rid Of Rabbits?

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How Did Australia Get Rid Of Rabbits? RHDV was introduced to Australia in 1995 and is used to control the country’s wild European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) that have wreaked havoc on agriculture and ecosystems over the last 150 to 160 years (Cooke 2014). Are rabbits banned in Australia? The wild rabbit is now considered to

What Is The Effect Of Australian Rabbits On The Ecosystems Current Food Web?

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What Is The Effect Of Australian Rabbits On The Ecosystems Current Food Web? Rabbits can cause damage by: overgrazing native and sown pastures, leading to loss of plant biodiversity and reduced crop yields. competing with native animals and domestic livestock for food and shelter, increasing grazing pressure and lowering the land’s carrying capacity. How do