Guest Speaker: Bob Spiller presents “The War on Foxes”
Australia’s battle with the fox has been going on since the mid-1800s, and it’s far from over.
Join us for an engaging talk that explores our long-running war against this cunning invader, with a special focus on the Yass and Gunning region. You might even spot a few familiar faces or names in the story!
Local resident and Boongaroon contributor Bob Spiller shares a mix of natural history, local insight, and the fox’s history, not as a trained historian or naturalist, but as someone who lives on the land, has researched the topic extensively, and is passionate about the fox’s impact on our region.
In this presentation, we will:
🦊 Meet the fox
📍 Follow its spread across Australia
🔍 Trace how our understanding and our control methods have changed
🌱 Understand the devastating impact on native species and vulnerable livestock
🤝 See how science and community action can make a real difference
Venue: Yass Valley History Centre
New Members welcome. Join us today!
https://yasshistory.org.au/membership/
📸 Detail from “Fox Hunting in Australia - early 1900s” by Aussie~mobs
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