Why the humble rabbit might be Australia's worst introduced species

Last updated: October 22, 2026 1:40 am

The 19th-century pastoralist Thomas Austin was homesick. He yearned for the pastimes of his home in England—especially rabbit hunting. He asked his family to send him some rabbits.

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