The rabbits were extremely prolific and spread rapidly across the southern parts of the country. Australia had ideal conditions for a rabbit population explosion. With mild winters, rabbits were …

Jan 14, 2024 · How did the rabbits get to Australia in the first place? And is there any hope for the native plants and wildlife? Follow along as we learn all about wild rabbits in Australia, how they …

Mar 10, 2025 · If you’re going to adopt an Australian rabbit breed, it’s best to learn as much as you can about your options. Below, we are going to discuss seven rabbit breeds and tell you a …

Oct 19, 2023 · European rabbits were brought over to Australia in the 1800s, and they have caused great environmental damage since then. Experts have even stated European rabbits' …

Sep 28, 2022 · In 1859 European wild rabbits were introduced into Australia so they could be hunted for sport. Within 50 years rabbits had spread across almost the entire continent, with …

Aug 26, 2022 · They found that most rabbits from the Australian mainland were genetically similar and had a mix of wild and domestic ancestry, reports Nature News.

Aug 24, 2022 · What seemed like an innocent Christmas gift of 24 English rabbits in 1859 would go on to become Australia’s “most devastating biological invasion,” according to a new study …

Jan 27, 2025 · Genetic research into rabbit populations has revealed that the original 24 rabbits had traits uniquely suited to survival in Australia, underscoring the critical role of genetics in …

By 1920 it is thought there were 10 billion rabbits in Australia. The population is currently estimated to be 200 million. Those rabbits inhabit 70% of Australia’s landmass (5.3 million km …

Australians have understood rabbits in many different ways — as pests, pets and a filling for pies. Burrow through this website to discover how objects from the National Museum's collections …