Australian researchers have leveraged citizen participation via RabbitScan to enhance the monitoring of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) strains used as biocontrol agents against invasive wild rabbits. Sequencing over 3,500 tissue samples has unveiled multiple recombinant viral variants, enabling real-time surveillance of virus evolution, geographic spread, and seasonal patterns. This community-driven effort is pivotal to sustaining effective rabbit population control and guiding future viral releases.