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Was it an accidental release in Australia? Because in New Zealand it was smuggled in by farmers and released without government approval, in an attempt to keep

Was it an accidental release in Australia? Because in New Zealand it was smuggled in by farmers and released without government approval, in an attempt to keep rabbit numbers down. It did work, but it was no where near as effective as if it was released at the correct time. It was released shortly before mating season so the rabbit kits apparently gained immunity.

ggm 9y ago
Was it an accidental release in Australia? You know, I always believed somebody deliberately jumped the gun. It was a long time ago, and I can't find a definitive statement, but that was my memory of the national news at the time. So I went looking. The language is more considered. it tends more to 'unplanned accidental release' than 'guy goes off-piste and carries virus out the door bypassing security' But.. maybe you can dig harder?