Researchers have used historical and genetic data to track the 187 wild rabbits caught across the country back to Thomas Austin, who shipped the first wild rabbits in to hunt in Geelong 163 years ago.

Researchers have used historical and genetic data to track the 187 wild rabbits caught across the country back to Thomas Austin, who shipped the first wild rabbits in to hunt in Geelong 163 years ago.

Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft keep Melbourne informed and entertained with their razor sharp wit and humour every morning on 3AW Breakfast, 5.30am-8.30am.

The daily podcast and best segments from their program are uploaded right here.

Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft keep Melbourne informed and entertained with their razor sharp wit and humour every morning on 3AW Breakfast, 5.30am-8.30am. The daily podcast and best segments from their program are uploaded right here.