Feral Animals

About 80 introduced animal species have established significant wild populations on mainland Australia and some of these have become major environmental and agricultural pests. In the Northern Territory there are currently 18 mammal species and 51 bird species declared as feral species under section 47(1) of the Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 2006 and therefore subject to control.

Feral Animals in the NT

Feral Camels have demonstrable environmental, economic and cultural impacts and can be found in any of the habitat types in the southern half of the Northern Territory.	Feral Horses will travel up to 50 km for food and water and have the potential to cause extensive damage over a very wide range.	Feral Donkeys have been associated with increased erosion of soil and waterways, spread of weeds, trampling of native vegetation, and destruction of infrastructure.
Feral Pigs are particularly destructive to the natural environment because they engage in ‘rooting’ behaviour to locate food.	Feral Buffalo disturb soils and vegetation due to overgrazing and wallowing in mud.	Feral Cats are predators that occupy all habitats ranging from rainforest to desert throughout the Northern Territory. Pic: Arid Recovery
Wild Dogs are potentially dangerous to humans and livestock and are common throughout the Northern Territory. Pic: Barritt & May	Foxes are predators and a serious threat to biodiversity conservation in Australia and to livestock. Pic: NSW Dept of Primary Industries	Black Rats often prey on birds, invertebrates and lizards. They may also consume seeds that would otherwise be eaten by native animals. Pic: Wildlife Profiles
Rabbits are recognised as Australia’s worst vertebrate pest. Competition and land degradation by feral rabbits is listed as a key threatening process under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. Pic: NSW Dept of Primary Industries	Exotic Invertebrates have a vicious sting, are aggressive and are usually located near human activity. Pic:A. Wild	Cane Toads can exists in many different habitats but need water to breed.

Feral Animals

Feral Animals

Feral Animals in the NT

Other feral animals in the Northern Territory