Australia's Feral Cat Problem
Australia's Feral Cat Problem Cats make wonderful family companions, but when they live feral or are left to roam unattended outdoors, they are exposed to many dangers - including contagious diseases, speeding cars, poisons, and attacks by dogs and cruel humans - and can themselves be very dangerous to native animals.
At the national level, the Threat Abatement Plan for predation by feral cats , developed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, guides Australia's response to the feral cat problem .
Australia must control its killer cat problem. A major new report ...
The long-nosed potoroo is extremely vulnerable to cats . Shutterstock A recent parliamentary inquiry into the problem of feral and pet cats in Australia has affirmed the issue is indeed of national ...
Australia is battling feral cats with laws, control measures, education, and new technology. Will it work?
Feral cats
Feral cats are an introduced predator in Australia . They kill over 1.5 billion native mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs, and 1.1 billion invertebrates each year. Predation by cats is a recognised threat to over 200 nationally threatened species, and 37 listed migratory species. Feral cats have contributed to the extinction of more than 20 Australian mammal species, including the pig-footed ...
Australia's feral cat population represents one of the most significant threats to the continent's unique biodiversity. With an estimated 2.8 million feral cats roaming the Australian landscape at any given time — a figure that can swell to as many as 5.6 million during favourable conditions — these silent predators are responsible for the deaths
Feral Cat Taskforce
The Feral Cat Taskforce aims to reduce the impact feral cats have on our native wildlife.The Taskforce advises, shares information and coordinates action. It also promotes best practice feral cat management.The Taskforce supports:the Threatened Species CommissionerAustralian, state and territory governmentsother key organisations working to protect Australia's biodiversity.The Taskforce was ...
Tackling feral cats is about making habitat safe for Australian species that are vulnerable to feral cats . Habitat loss is the fourth biggest threat to Australia's mammals, which is why the Threatened Species Strategy focuses on tackling feral cats , as well as improving the quality, extent and connectivity of habitat.
