Table 1.
The dates of first rabbit haemorrhagic disease outbreaks in South Australian rabbit populations.
| Population | Date | Days since earliest escape | Distance to Wardang Island (km) | Per day (km) | Distance per week (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Flinders Ranges | 22 October 1995 | 28 | 250 | 9 | 63 |
| Port Augusta | 6 November 1995 | 43 | 230 | 5 | 37 |
| Dublin, SA | 7 November 1995 | 44 | 110 | 3 | 18 |
| Spilsby Island | 11 November 1995 | 48 | 100 | 2 | 15 |
| Coffin Bay | 11 November 1995 | 48 | 175 | 4 | 26 |
| Tailem Bend | 17 December 1995 | 84 | 210 | 3 | 18 |
The number of days since escape is the number of days since the 24 September 1995 when the first dead rabbit outside the quarantine pens on Wardang Island became infected.