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Feral water buffalo is an invasive species in Australia—Territory Wildlife Park, Berry Springs, Northern Territory.

Feral water buffalo is an invasive species in Australia—Territory Wildlife Park, Berry Springs, Northern Territory. In the 1800s, water buffalo were introduced to northern Australia for hides and meat, but they became a feral, invasive species after hunting them became too expensive. Culling using jeeps and helicopters is expensive and commercially uneconomical. Live water buffalo are exhibited at Territory Wildlife Park, Berry Springs, Northern Territory. This wildlife park brilliantly encapsulates the Top End of Northern Australia in a mix of zoo-type exhibits and natural bush, spread around a 4km loop road linked with free shuttle trains and natural walking paths. The Main Station Cafe, Nocturnal House and Aquarium are airconditioned. To get there, drive 45 minutes south of Darwin city.

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Feral water buffalo is an invasive species in Australia—Territory Wildlife Park, Berry Springs, Northern Territory. In the 1800s, water buffalo were introduced to northern Australia for hides and meat, but they became a feral, invasive species after hunting them became too expensive. Culling using jeeps and helicopters is expensive and commercially uneconomical. Live water buffalo are exhibited at Territory Wildlife Park, Berry Springs, Northern Territory. This wildlife park brilliantly encapsulates the Top End of Northern Australia in a mix of zoo-type exhibits and natural bush, spread around a 4km loop road linked with free shuttle trains and natural walking paths. The Main Station Cafe, Nocturnal House and Aquarium are airconditioned. To get there, drive 45 minutes south of Darwin city.
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