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In 1802, an explorer released pigs on Kangaroo Island; 224 years later, Australia has removed them
Australia celebrates a significant conservation victory with the successful removal of all feral pigs from Kangaroo Island. This initiative stands as the largest project worldwide to eradicate a persistent pest population. Launched post the devastating 2019/20 bushfires, it employed a blend of innovative technology and traditional hunting techniques to safeguard native wildlife and farming interests from potential harm.
