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Why were horses introduced to Australia?

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Horses were introduced as stock animals when the First Fleet came to Australia. They were the only means of transportation at the time, and important for assisting with farm work.

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Pigs were brought into Australia for food.

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Domestic dogs came with the First Fleet of convicts in 1788. Captain Arthur Phillip had several pet dogs of his own, and several more were brought as hunting animals.

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