Australia failing to curb feral deer spread; report warns of next feral pig crisis

An unpublished government report assessing Australia's 2020-2025 national feral deer action plan finds the invasive species has expanded in range and numbers, costing farmers millions. The report indicates current control efforts are failing, with deer increasingly encroaching on major cities. This matters as unchecked feral deer populations could mirror the ecological and economic damage of feral pigs, threatening agriculture and biodiversity.

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