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Invasive Species:
Rabbits in Australia
By Meara McCabe and Lauryn Saldana
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Rabbit Population in Australia
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Settlers in Australia didn’t feel at home.
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In 1859, 24 rabbits were brought over on the First Fleet from England, and released on Christmas Day.
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These rabbits were used to hunt for sport.
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By 1886, the rabbits had spread and multiplied all the way to the Queensland-NSW border.
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Rabbits quickly reproduce, pushing other small animals out of their area.
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Problems Caused by Rabbits
• Grazing and burrowing can cause erosion and threaten the survival of plants (i.e. crops, seedlings) and animals.
• New predators can be introduced into the area.
• Food sources can be reduced. (i.e. competition)
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This is the current spread of the rabbit population in Australia.
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