24 rabbits that were introduced to Australia in 1859 had multiplied in number to over 2 million in ten years.
Australia has had a problem with European rabbits since their introduction to the continent in the late 19th century.
In 1859 European wild rabbits were introduced into Australia so they could be hunted for sport.
Now, it is estimated that approximately 200 million feral rabbits inhabit Australia.
Experts have even stated European rabbits’ introduction to Australia was one of the fastest spreading instances of an invasive mammal.