Macquarie Island (Australia)

Location: 54° 36’ south, 158° 54’ east

Previously introduced cattle, sheep, goats and pigs have been removed. Cats, rats, mice and rabbits remain. The cats and the rats are a threat to the ground-nesting seabirds. The residual rabbit population is estimated at over 10,000 and causes damage to the flora.

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