Cats are usually full of character, and it is much harder to train them. So if you prefer a cat with a calmer personality that will fit perfectly in your household, you need to do your research. Cats are more selfish than dogs, and some are pretty unfriendly, especially to strangers or kids. But some […]
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What Cat Breeds Can Survive in the Wild?
Cats are fascinating creatures, and many people love them for their independent nature. While most cats today are kept as indoor pets, some breeds are more suited for life in the wild. Here are a few of the hardiest cat breeds that can survive in the wilderness: Siberian Cat The Siberian cat is a large, […]
It’s time cats were recognized as a major environmental issue
The Macquarie Island parakeet was, by all accounts, an elegant parrot endemic to the island off southern Tasmania that shared its name. We will never really know, because the last of its species was seen in the 1880s. The lesser bilby inhabited warmer climes – it was found predominantly in the sandy deserts of central […]
Cats are eating NZ’s critically endangered bats
New research by Department of Conservation staff confirms what has long been suspected—feral and domestic cats are repeatedly hunting and eating New Zealand’s native bats, or pekapeka. In a recently published research paper in the NZ Journal of Zoology, DOC Science Advisor Dr. Kerry Borkin examined the gut contents of a feral cat trapped in […]
Feral cats are killing millions of birds each year. Should they be culled?
Cats have long held a special place in the life of ex-breeder and conservationist, Julie Boyd, providing colour and companionship, as well as being keen rodent hunters. On her sprawling rural New Zealand property in the upper North Island town of Kaipara Flats, the cats roam free. “I have an elderly cat- Padme – who […]
African Caracals Seized From Home and Sent to Sanctuary
Authorities have seized 4 African caracals from a local residence after repeated escapes resulted in frantic police calls from worried residents. Elaine Westfall, the owner of these 50-pound cats, was at first relieved to have the police help her catch her wandering cats. However, after multiple escapes police are done helping her and have seized […]
POLL: Should pet cats be banned from going out to protect wildlife?
A council in Australia has introduced a 24-hour “cat curfew” in a bid to protect wildlife. The controversial move from Knox City Council in Melbourne has been criticised by some local residents who believe the rule is unfair. Under the regulations – which are coming into effect on October 1 – pet owners in the […]
Australian wildlife 20 times more likely to encounter deadly feral cats than native predators
Australia’s wildlife are at least 20 times more likely to come across a deadly feral cat than one of the country’s native predators, according to a new study. Invasive cats, which kill billions of native animals each year, form a triple threat, the study finds, by hunting with greater intensity, in broader environments and in […]