Australia has been locked in a battle to control rabbits since the 1950s. Rabbits cause huge damage to our environment. They compete with native species, overgraze native plants and cause erosion.

Who doesn’t love a cuddly bunny with big ears and fluffy puffs on their behinds? They’re universally loved, right? Not exactly. To gardeners and homeowners who like to keep their backyards tidy and ...

With millions of feral rabbits currently hopping around the continent, you might wonder if the viruses that kept their numbers down in the past still work.

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.

The Invasive Species Council CEO Jack Gough has raised concerns over the lack of funding for the development of the next line of biocontrol used to curb rabbit populations. The CSIRO said that within ...

Rabbits have the perfect disguise. They masquerade behind cuteness with big, brown eyes and fluffy fur as they hop contentedly along, making a winter smorgasbord of our shrubs and trees. Rabbits’ ...