In 1859, Australia released 13 rabbits for hunting. Decades later, they created one of the world’s worst invasive species crises

In 1859, Australia released 13 rabbits for hunting. Decades later, they created one of the world’s worst invasive species crises

Rest of World News: When European rabbits arrived in Australia in the 19th century, they were brought in as familiar game animals for hunting rather than as a threat to t.

In 1859, 13 rabbits were released for hunting in Australia. Decades later, they're causing one of the world's worst invasive species crises | World News - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

When European rabbits arrived in Australia in the 19th century, they were introduced as common hunting animals, not as a threat to the environment. Within decades, however, their populations exploded across the continent. With few natural enemies and a wide range of adaptations, rabbits’ habitats extend from farmland to forests, grasslands and arid interior areas. […] The post In 1859, 13 rabbits were released for hunting in Australia. Decades l…