2023年10月19日 · 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' introduction to Australia was one of the fastest spreading instances of an invasive mammal.

2022年8月24日 · 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 by the Proceedings of...

2022年8月26日 · To determine the infestation’s origins, the researchers conducted a genomic analysis of 187 European rabbits caught between 1865 and 2018 in Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Great Britain and...

European rabbits are herbivores and compete with native species for food and habitat. They can prevent regeneration of BC’s native shrubs and trees. The y build underground habitats called warrens that cause land degradation and increase erosion. European rabbits can live up to 10 years in captivity.

2024年10月12日 · The European rabbit is an invasive species that affects plant communities and native animal populations. Its unchecked population can lead to habitat degradation and loss of native species. These changes can compromise ecosystem balance, making biodiversity conservation a vital concern.

FERAL EUROPEAN RABBIT (ORYCTOLAGUS CUNICULUS) The feral European rabbit is one of the most widely distributed and abundant mammals in Australia. It causes severe damage to the natural environment and to agriculture. Feral rabbit control is complicated

2023年4月16日 · The rabbit, specifically the European rabbit, is damaging to Australia’s crops and livestock as they are able to thrive far too much in the uninterrupted environment they have in Australia. Though this small species was brought to Australia for hunting game they quickly spread like wildfire due to their ability to survive without much ...

European rabbits are listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) World’ Worst Invasive Alien Species List. The species on this list have been selected based on the impact they have on biological diversity and humans.

2022年6月8日 · European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is an invasive species affecting Australia and was introduced to Victoria, Australia, in 1859. Its presence has caused damage to Australia's native plants and animals and reduced the profitability of agriculture and …

European Rabbits have been listed on the IUCN’s World's Worst Invasive Alien Species List. This list includes 100 invasive species selected for their serious impact on biological diversity and/or human activities, and their illustration of important issues surrounding biological invasion.