European rabbits have plagued the Australian environment since 1859, when they were introduced to Australia near Geelong in Victoria. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

We have been getting calls in our office lately about nuisance rabbits. Rabbit populations fluctuate from year to year and during the season, depending on food availability and predator populations.

Rabbit-killing viruses - first myxoma, then rabbit haemorrhagic disease - have rid many of our landscapes of rabbits and lulled Australians into a false sense of security. Rabbits are now fighting ...

Rabbit standing on hind legs near garden. - Tammi Mild/Getty Images There is perhaps nothing more heartbreaking for a gardener than planting an assortment of vegetables only to have them decimated by ...

Rabbits are year-round and frequent visitors to gardens and landscapes. As children, we read about and adored these furry critters. This love of rabbits often faded as we grew older and experienced ...