Fifth century BC????? Riiiiight.
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That should, of course, have been AD. Not that it changes the basic fact that the rabbits we have today were almost certainly introduced by the Normans.
Colin Bignell
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It was claimed on QI that Norman rabbits were kept penned for centuries, and only became wild in Victorian times.
Can't say I believed that ....
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On 08/01/2014 15:26, Jethro_uk wrote: ...
The Aussies did build a rabbit proof fence, so it might be possible. However, I also find it rather improbable that every enclosure worked perfectly for centuries.
Colin Bignell
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It didn't wwork. And now they have cane toads.
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It worked in that it slowed the rapid spread of rabbits. However, it is very difficult to maintain a fence that long, so it didn't stop them entirely. It became a lot less important as a rabbit control measure after the introduction of myxomatosis. However, it is still maintained as it has proved to be a useful barrier against dingos, emus, foxes, and feral goats. It also provides a 20 metre wide fire break.
Colin Bignell
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climate change is now what this should be called apparently. As for rabbits, well, rabbits dig holes so I'd imagine they were not long in captivity.
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Who took them to Australia though?
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It was some stupid Pommy :)
Andy