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
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July 10, 2026
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…