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Answer rabbits are a menace in AustraliaYes it was introduced to Australia and has had a terrible effect on their landscape. The lack of natural predators allowed them to reproduce at an alarming rate which has harmed the pasture land for farming.
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No. Rabbits were introduced into Australia in the mid 19th century for the purpose of hunting. With very few natural predators, they thrived to become the pest they are today.

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No. Goats came to Australia on the First Fleet.

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