Rabbits, not livestock, pose greater threat to biodiversity in Australia's rangelands.
Livestock and rabbits both pose a threat to plant biodiversity in southern Australia's rangelands. While efforts have been made to exclude livestock from certain areas to protect plants, the impact of rabbits on vegetation has been overlooked. Studies show that rabbit grazing can significantly affect plant diversity, potentially more so than livestock. This suggests that focusing on rabbit control rather than restricting livestock grazing may be more effective in conserving plant biodiversity in these areas.