# Why the humble rabbit might be Australia's worst introduced species

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:40:10+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-humble-rabbit-australia-worst-species.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/why-the-humble-rabbit-might-be-australia-s-worst-introduced-species-1aba25/

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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