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Why the humble rabbit might be Australia's worst introduced species
Source: Phys.org · Published
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.
Key points
- 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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