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- Australia has removed all feral pigs from Kangaroo Island in what is described as the largest project worldwide to eradicate a persistent pest population.
- The project was launched after the devastating 2019/20 bushfires.
- It combined innovative technology with traditional hunting techniques.
- The aim was to protect native wildlife and farming interests from potential harm.
What to watch next
- How the island's native wildlife and farms respond now that feral pigs are gone
- Whether similar eradication projects are launched elsewhere in Australia
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