ECOLOGY
ECOSYSTEM
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Question
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Rabbit
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Kangaroo
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Koala
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Platypus
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Detailed explanation-1: -The European rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is an introduced species, which was first brought to Australia with the First Fleet in 1788 as domesticated livestock. Over three-quarters of the state is inhabited by feral European rabbits.
Detailed explanation-2: -Domesticated rabbits arrived in Australia with the First Fleet. The first feral rabbit population was reported in Tasmania as early as 1827. On the mainland, Thomas Austin freed about a dozen on his property near Geelong, Victoria, in 1859.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most introduced species were imported into Australia deliberately, as they served some purpose to people. Dogs and cats were introduced as domestic pets, foxes and rabbits were introduced to provide us with game for recreational hunting, and camels were introduced to provide transport.
Detailed explanation-4: -Many animals were brought (introduced) into Australia by humans. The first to arrive was the dingo about 5, 000 years ago.