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Invasive Species: Rabbits in Australia

Invasive Species: Rabbits in Australia. By Meara McCabe and Lauryn Saldana. Rabbit Population in Australia. Settlers in Australia didn’t feel at home. In 1859, 24 rabbits were brought over on the First Fleet from England, and released on Christmas Day. .

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Invasive Species: Rabbits in Australia

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  1. Invasive Species:Rabbits in Australia By Meara McCabe and Lauryn Saldana

  2. Rabbit Population in Australia

  3. Settlers in Australia didn’t feel at home.

  4. In 1859, 24 rabbits were brought over on the First Fleet from England, and released on Christmas Day.

  5. These rabbits were used to hunt for sport.

  6. By 1886, the rabbits had spread and multiplied all the way to the Queensland-NSW border.

  7. Rabbits quickly reproduce, pushing other small animals out of their area.

  8. 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)

  9. This is the current spread of the rabbit population in Australia.

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