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The first European explorer to reach Australia (the first recorded landfall) was Willem Janszoon (Netherlands) representing the Dutch East India Company in 1606. This was most probably the first introduction of rats to Australia. Rats were most likely transferred during coastal exploration when supplies brought to shore.
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When did black rats come to Australia?
They were introduced in the last 1800's by the pearling industries in the western coastal areas of australia.
How were Leopards introduced to Australia?
Leopards have not been introduced into Australia. There are some in zoos, but no wild leopards in the country.
What animal sneaked into Australia via the ropes and riggings of ships?
Black rats and brown rats wer introduced into Australia as a result of climbing aboard ships via ropes and rigging.
Do weasels live in Australia?
No. Weasels are neither native to Australia, nor have they been introduced to Australia. Weasels have been introduced to New Zealand, but New Zealand is not part of Australia. It is a totally separate country.
What if there were no introduced predators in Australia?
we would have to many animals in the country
What are introduced animals?
Introduced animals are animals which are brought to one country from another area e.g Rabbits were introduced to Australia.
Why was the Tasmanian devil introduced in Australia?
The Tasmanian devil was not introduced into Australia. It is native to the country, and was on both Tasmania and the mainland long before Europeans ever arrived.
What kinds of food have been introduced to Australia due to multiculturalism?
Multiculturalism has introduced food from every country in the world. The most popular introduced foods are:ChineseThaiIndianVietnameseItalianJapaneseGreekGerman
When were emus introduced into Australia?
Emus are native to Australia, not introduced.
Which country first introduced plastic money?
Plastic notes were first issued by Australia in 1988
What do river rats do to platypus?
Nothing. There are no river rats in Australia.
Were the rats introduced to nz or were they already in nz?
When the Maori people came to Nz, they brought rats along with them so they were already introduced. Hope that helps
