| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (9 min. 53 sec.) ; 59101384 bytes |
| Summary |
This program looks at how rabbits were first introduced to make Australia more like England. Unfortunately they flourished and became a pest for the farmer and have had a devastating effect on many of our native species.However, there were others whose livelihoood depended on the rabbit and whole industries thrived because of this furry little creature - rabbiters, meat processors, wire manufacturers etc. The introduction of myxomatosis and calici virus have produced the results for farmers, but there are others who have been negatively affected.This series explores a range of topics and issues in Australia's history for a middle primary audience. Where possible, programs explore changes in attitudes of Australians over time and the reasons for these changes. Programs use documentary and archival footage and stills, light-hearted animated interpretations of events and extracts from primary sources |
| Event |
Broadcast 2006-06-06 at 10:25:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: G |
| Subject |
Introduced animals.
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Rabbits -- Control.
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Rabbits -- Habitat.
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Australia.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Kelly, Karina, cast
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