Australia practicing population control, on camels.

Australia is to spend £9.5m in an attempt to combat a camel plague that has taken hold in the country's vast outback.

Some experts have said the animals have the potential to wipe out parts of Australia's unique and fragile desert ecosystem if they are not stopped.

The government is now considering the most effective way to cut back camel numbers.

One of the most popular plans is an aerial cull, which is regarded as the most effective and humane method of killing large numbers of camels at one time.

However, using helicopters is expensive, and push the cost of each kill to around £50 per camel. There are also concerns that the rate of aerial culling will be too slow.

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