How Did Camels Come To Australia? Camels aren’t native to Australia – they were brought over by British settlers from India, Afghanistan and the Middle East in the 19th century. Estimates of numbers of camels vary but there are thought to be hundreds of thousands of them across the central parts of the country. Why…
Can You Shoot Kangaroos In Australia? Ordinarily, it is illegal to kill, buy, sell or possess a kangaroo in Australia. However, in response to the growing kangaroo population, the Australian government permits licence holders to ‘cull’ or shoot kangaroos. This has resulted in the largest slaughter of land-based wildlife on the planet. Is it legal…
What Is Mustering In Australia? A muster (Au/NZ) or a roundup (US) is the process of gathering livestock. Musters usually involve cattle, sheep or horses, but may also include goats, camels, buffalo or other animals. What is mustering season in Australia? Season: Mustering work is typically from about March- June and then Sept- November. This…