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| Predation by Domestic Cats as a Conservation Problem in the United States Jonathan Losos. Washington University, St.Louis, MO, USA |
Abstract
The domestic cat, Felis catus, occurs on every continent except Australia. Not very different from their wildcat ancestors, domestic cats are exquisitely adapted predators. In some places, such as Australia and many oceanic islands, cats are an indisputable conservation problem, responsible for the extinction of many species and the endangerment of others. In the United States, cats kill billions of small animals and many consider them a major threat to the existence of some species. Not everyone agrees, however, and animal welfare advocates prioritize the health of free-roaming cats over the prey they may kill. This talk will evaluate these contrasting views, addressing what the science says and what the way forward may be.
This talk will be part of the "Cats as Pets, Predators, and Prey" symposium.
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This talk will be part of the "Cats as Pets, Predators, and Prey" symposium.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author.
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