Abstract
Rabbit populations and demography were surveyed at Roxby Downs in arid South
Australia from 1989 to 1997. Rabbit numbers typically peaked in late summer
following breeding from late winter to early summer. After initial declines
attributable to burrow flooding and increased populations of virus vectors,
rabbit numbers increased by approximately 400% after significant rains.
Introductions of Spanish rabbit flea, a vector of Myxoma
virus, did not influence rabbit numbers but rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD)
had a dramatic and sustained influence on rabbit numbers. The optimum times
for release of RHD are discussed.
Subject
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law,Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
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