In 1897, Western Australia began releasing hundreds of eastern kookaburras to control snakes; they spread across the south-west and began hunting native birds, lizards and frogs
Laughing kookaburras were introduced to Western Australia in the late 19th century. Authorities released hundreds of birds hoping they would control local snake populations. These birds, known for eating snakes, became established across the south-west region. However, kookaburras are generalist predators and also prey on native species. This introduction created a new predator within an ecosystem that had evolved without it.
Laughing kookaburras were introduced to Western Australia in the late 19th century. Authorities released hundreds of birds hoping they would control local snake populations. These birds, known for eating snakes, became established across the south-west region. However, kookaburras are generalist predators and also prey on native species. This introduction created a new predator within an ecosystem that had evolved without it.
