In 1859, a wealthy landowner in Australia, Thomas Austin, introduced 13 European wild rabbits to his estate in Victoria, believing they would make excellent game for hunting.

However, this seemingly harmless act led to one of the most devastating environmental disasters in history.

The rabbits, facing no natural predators and enjoying favorable breeding conditions, multiplied rapidly.

By 1920, their population was estimated to have reached 10 billion, spreading like wildfire across Australia.

This uncontrolled explosion caused catastrophic environmental damage. The rabbits destroyed crops, devastated soil, and wiped out native plants, pushing some local species to the brink of extinction.

Efforts to control their population, including fencing and biological methods, often proved futile::

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