EPISODE · Nov 30, 2024 · 12 MIN
The Emu War: Invasive Species and Wildlife Management in Australia
from Learning Notebook · host Kumkwat
Explore various historical and contemporary attempts to manage invasive animal populations in Australia. The "Emu War," a failed military operation in 1932 to control emus destroying crops in Western Australia. "Brumby shooting," the practice of culling feral horses, which has been a significant issue in Australia since the 1800s. The Dingo Fence, a massive barrier built in the late 19th century to keep dingoes from the fertile southeastern part of the continent and the history of rabbit control in Australia.
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