Pest Profile Animals Insects WILD RABBITS Scientific name: Oryctolagus cuniculus European Rabbits (Wild Rabbits) were first introduced to Australia with the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 as domesticated livestock. At this time, it was hoped they would flourish so...
Pest Profile Animals Animals FERAL ORWILD PIGS Scientific name: Sus scrofa Present since early European settlement, feral or wild pigs in Australia are descendants of various domestic pig breeds. Populations of feral pigs have since spread by natural dispersal,...
Pest Profile Foxes Animal Pests FOXES Scientific name: Vulpes vulpes Foxes are opportunistic omnivores that eat a variety of meat, insects and plant materials. A large portion of the fox’s diet consists of introduced and native animals. Foxes were introduced...
Pest Profile Animals Animal Pests FERAL CATS Scientific name: Felis catus Feral cats are opportunistic predators that eat a wide range of foods, including native birds and wildlife. They often hunt and kill the most available prey species, but it has been reported...
