Monday, April 23, 2007

Rabbits wrecking Australian isle

Rabbits wrecking Australian isle (AFP)

A research station on Macquarie Island, which monitors wildlife colonies containing elephant seals, penguins and various sea birds. The World Wide Fund for Nature has warned that an explosion in the rabbit population has "trashed" the World Heritage listed Macquarie Island, which is home to endangered penguins and albatrosses.(AFP/File)AFP - An explosion in the rabbit population has "trashed" the World Heritage listed Macquarie Island, which is home to endangered penguins and albatrosses, the World Wide Fund for Nature said.


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