Answer to Question #259298 in Zoology for Naz

Question

1. Why were there no rabbits in Australia in the start. despite the presence of habitats that seemed perfect for them. 2. Why were there no Kangaroos in England in the start?

Answer 1

European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) were introduced to Australia in the 18th century with the First Fleet and eventually became widespread. The myxoma virus, which causes myxomatosis, was introduced into the rabbit population in the 1950s and had the effect of severely reducing the rabbit population.