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In 1880s ferrets came to New Zealand to also control the rabbits population

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In the 13th century they became a problem because they kept on feeding themselves on our food supply.

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Rats were introduced by Europeans in 1250–1300 AD when they settled in New Zealand

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In 1870s and 1884s weasel were bought as well to control the rabbits and hares

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In 1884s stoats were brought to control rabbits and hares.

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In 1870s the European brought hedgehogs to New Zealand because it remind them of their homeland.

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When possum colonies almost covered the whole of New Zealand

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When possum colonies almost covered the whole of New Zealand

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In 1930 possums had little colonies, but in 1974 they grew a little larger and by the time it was 2000 possums almost covered the whole of New Zealand

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What happened after the possums came to New Zealand

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What happened after the possums came to New Zealand

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After Possums were introduced in 1837 there was a society for the possum fur in New Zealand that sprang up in 1860

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When possums became a problem and why                                                         

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When possums became a problem and why                                                         

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They became a problem in New Zealand in 1946 and was declared a pest because they created a lot of colonies that the possums kept eating so much leaves from many trees and even ate eggs from birds and other creatures that is why they became pest.

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When Possums were first introduced to New Zealand and why

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When Possums were first introduced to New Zealand and why

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Possums were introduced to New Zealand by the early British settlers. In 1837s. They brought possums here in New Zealand because they were jealous that Australia was making money by Possum fur and wanted New Zealand to be like that too.