European Rabbit in Australia (IMAGE)

Penn State

European Rabbit in Australia

Caption

The myxoma virus was introduced to control the population of rabbits in Australia in 1950, initiating an evolutionary arms race between the virus and the rabbit's immune system.

Credit

JJ Harrison

Usage Restrictions

CC BY-SA 3.0

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.