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The virus was discovered in these areas by analyzing livers of dead rabbits. The success of the virus was found to be higher in dry areas, because of a benign calicivirus found in the colder, wetter areas of Australia, which was immunising rabbits against the more virulent form. [37]
The species had spread throughout Victoria and by 1880 was found in New South Wales. Rabbits were found in South Australia and Queensland by 1886 and by 1890 were in eastern parts of Western Australia [2] and the Northern Territory in the 1900s. Feral rabbits were found throughout most of their current range by 1910. [8]
However, rabbits typically run from mustelids, and may fear them innately. Cases are known of rabbits becoming paralysed with fear and dying when pursued by stoats or weasels, even when rescued unharmed. [63] The European rabbit makes up 85% of the polecat's diet, and its availability is important to the success of breeding female mink. [26]
In February 2012, The Australian newspaper reported that rabbits, rats and mice had been nearly eradicated from the island. [53] In April 2012 the hunting teams reported the extermination of 13 rabbits that had survived the 2011 baiting; the last five were found in November 2011, including a lactating doe and four kittens.
Rabbits in Australia and New Zealand are considered to be such a pest that landowners are legally obliged to control them. [149] [150] Rabbits are known to be able to catch fire and spread wildfires, but the efficiency and relevance of this method has been doubted by forest experts who contend that a rabbit on fire could move some meters.
Rabbits have been bred specifically for centuries for various reasons – chiefly for meat, fur, beauty (show rabbits), and as beloved pets.
Dozens of rabbits found dead with missing eyes and ears had a “dangerous” and “highly contagious” form of hepatitis, according to the RSPCA.. At least 100 rabbits were mysteriously ...
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