In 1788, cats were brought to Australia after more than 200 years later, the country's native wildlife is still paying the price

The domestic cat arrived in Australia with the First Fleet in 1788, introduced as a familiar companion and a practical way to ...
Digital Journal

Australia builds world’s longest cat-proof fence to save wildlife

A conservation agency has constructed what is believed to be the world’s longest cat-proof fence in central Australia to save native wildlife and vegetation ravaged by the feline predators. Australia ...
The New York Times

In Australia, ‘Cats Are Just Catastrophic’

Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps, sharpshooters, survival camp for prey species, and the “Felixer.” Frank Bernhardt, a pest ...
Phys.org

Australian 10-year feral cat plan: A step closer to protecting endangered wildlife

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has released a draft feral cat management plan. Its aim is to reduce the devastating impact of cats on Australian wildlife, with a focus on protecting the ...
Forbes

First Introduced To Australia In 1788, This Invasive Species Now Kills Over A Million Birds A Day

From island extinctions to nationwide losses, feral and domestic cats have been reshaping Australia's biodiversity for decades at a staggering cost. In the spring of 2019, a sanctuary in Mandurah, ...
Newsweek

Cat Hunting Wildlife on TV Leaves Internet in Stitches: ‘She May Be Broken’

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A TikTok video showing the moment a cat tried to put her predatory ...