# Report warns feral deer could become Australia's next major pest crisis

A new report warns that without prompt action, feral deer in Australia could escalate into a problem as severe as the country's feral pig crisis. The report calls for immediate management measures to curb growing deer populations. Feral deer damage agriculture, native ecosystems and infrastructure, and pose hazards on roads.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/30/australia-feral-deer-problem-report-national-action-plan) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:30:42 GMT