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Australia is 'at war with feral cats' but how did a beloved pet become a cunning predator?
Cats pose a real threat to native animals in Australia, but finding a one-size-fits-all approach is proving tricky.
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Australia's bold battle: Tech and hunters target feral cats
The appointment of a wild cat hunting group is unprecedented in Australian history. This only shows that officials are taking the matter very seriously. Estimates indicate over six million feral ...
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Island resident employs unexpected tactic to fight back against dangerous predators: 'Harder than anything else I've done, purely because of how smart they are'
"I think it's a brilliant concept." Island resident employs unexpected tactic to fight back against dangerous predators: ...
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Hundreds of feral cats culled to protect native Australian wildlife
SYDNEY, April 8 (Xinhua) -- A specialist team has culled hundreds of feral cats in Australia's most populous state in an effort to protect native wildlife from invasive predators. According to ...
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Dogs trained to hunt raccoons used for Kangaroo Island feral cats
"I thought they'd be a perfect breed to put here in Australia to chase our feral cats." Mr Jennings said he was leading the world's largest feral cat eradication program on an inhabited island.
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Extinctions of Australian mammals have long been blamed on foxes and cats—but where's the evidence?
The role of these "enemies"—namely, foxes and feral cats—in driving dozens of Australia's animals towards extinction has solidified into a scientific consensus. This is a simple and plausible ...
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Extinctions of Australian mammals have long been blamed on foxes and cats – but where’s the evidence?
The role of these “enemies” – namely, foxes and feral cats – in driving dozens of Australia’s animals towards extinction has solidified into a scientific consensus. This is a simple and ...