The distribution of foxes in Australia is closely related to that of rabbits - one of their major food sources. Fox predation is considered to be a major threatening process to the long-term survival of a range of native fauna.
Foxes are also an agricultural pest because they prey on lambs and other livestock.
Introduced to Australia over 100 years ago as an animal for the hunt, the European red fox is now common through most of southern Australia and is one of the country's most damaging pests. Foxes prey on native animals and are believed to be responsible for the decline or even extinction of several species. Foxes also kill newborn lambs and may cause significant losses on some farms. Key strategies for successful fox control are recommended by the authors, who are scientific experts in fox management. The strategies are illustrated by case studies.