Domesticated rabbits are banned as pets in the state of Queensland. Rabbits were first introduced to Australia by the First Fleet in 1788. They were...

colonists. Rabbits were introduced to Australia with the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. A population of 24 rabbits were released near Geelong in 1859 to...

introduction of a few rabbits could do little harm and might provide a touch of home, in addition to a spot of hunting." The rabbits proved to be extremely...

in particular, European rabbits in Australia have had a devastating impact, due in part to the lack of natural predators there. The European rabbit is...

prohibited in Australia due to concerns that the vaccine virus could spread to wild rabbits and increase their immunity to myxomatosis. As feral rabbits in Australia...

than wild rabbits, but domestic rabbits in modern times range in size from dwarf to giant. Rabbit fur, prized for its softness, can be found in a broad...

pet rabbits and wild rabbits, while seemingly harmless, are strongly discouraged due to the species' different temperaments as well as wild rabbits potentially...

raising domestic rabbits as livestock for their meat, fur, or wool. Cuniculture is also employed by rabbit fanciers and hobbyists in the development and...

of viral hepatitis that affects European rabbits. Some viral strains also affect hares and cottontail rabbits. Mortality rates generally range from 70...

an English settler in Australia who is generally noted for the introduction of rabbits into Australia in 1859, even though rabbits had been brought previously...