2009 is the 150th anniversary of the release of wild rabbits on
Australian soil. In 1859, 21 European rabbits were released near Geelong
later becoming one Australia's worst biological scourges.
RabbitScan, a national program to survey the extent and impact of
rabbits, aims to collect over 5,000 surveys across Australia to gain an
in-depth understanding of the problem in 2009.

We encourage all individuals, families, community groups and schools to
join the program and undertake a brief survey in their local area. This
involves recording a few brief measures of rabbits and the location on a
digital map. Visit www.rabbitscan.net.au for more information regarding
the program and to register to participate.

A short video of the launch of RabbitScan is available at:
http://www.efarming.com.au/News/agricultural/04/03/2009/44943/scientists
-use-web-to-capture-rabbit-numbers.html
The RabbitScan initiative was conceived by Rabbit Management Advisory
Group and the Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre (IACRC). The
project is sponsored by Santos, Elders, Australian Wool Innovation and
Spatial Vision.