Feral Cats Annotated Bibliography

Thought to have been first introduced into the wild via pet owners (Dorcas & Wilson, 20011) have caused significant declines in mammal populations. An observational study conducted by Dorcas et al (2012), found a 90% reduction in encounter rates of a number of species including racoon, opossums, bob cats and white tailed deer over the period 2003-2011 in which Burmese python populations have increased. The introduction of the Burmese python has also caused a significant decline in bird species. A study conducted by Dove et al (2011) found remains of 25 different species of birds in the digestive tracts of 85 Burmese pythons collected from 2003-2008, 4 of which are of special concern in Florida and 1 the ‘Wood Stork’ is listed as endangered. Preying on native wildlife and competing with native predators has impacted the food web and trophic level dynamics of the ecological

While Kangaroos are native Australian animals, they are overpopulated and are a threat to the environment. In an editorial, published by The Herald Sun, it was estimated that there were 'about

Feral pigs were introduced by the early European settlers in 1788. Pigs were used as domesticated companions of the Europeans as they moved around Australia. After time, these animals escaped from captivity and their population began to increase dramatically. Feral pigs have a huge negative impact on the native vegetation, environment and agriculture. They have very destructive habits when feeding and foraging. They can cause erosion of soil and fouling of watering points with their wallowing.

This lab report focus on the risk of extinction of the panther species of Florida due to habitat loss (urbanization), collisions road kill, intolerance and poor genetic diversity have been confined to this animal to live in a small part of South Florida become one of the most endangered mammals on the planet. About 160 cats remain in the wild. Therefore the objective of this report is to disseminate knowledge regarding the extinction of native species by identifying the mortality, its causes, area of action, level of ecosystem and possible solutions to prevent their extinction

The impact they have in these national parks are rather positive or negative, curtain creatures/animals such as Cane Toads and Feral Pigs have impacted nature in a negative way. When asked Tom Cannavan (ODE Teacher) about what feral animal in your opinion has a major threat in the Lake Argyle environment, he relied with, “Cane Toads are the main species that are having a major impact on the Argyle environment, as they have cautioned many little insects and animals from their presence through Australia.” Cane toads are native to Central and South America, Cane Toads were first introduced to Australia in 1935 as there was approximately 3000 that were released into Northern Queensland. They were released as a mean of controlling the introduced French Cane Beetle and the Greyback Cane Beetle, by controlling, meaning by reducing the population of these introduced species. Cane Toads pose a threat to wildlife when eaten, because they release a toxin (bufotoxin) from across their backs. This toxin is present in both the adults and tadpoles, meaning Cane Toads may negatively impact a wide range

We manage more feral cat and fox-free areas on mainland Australia than any other organisation: -Scotia, in western NSW, contains a feral predator-free area of 8,000 hectares. This is the largest fox and cat-free area on mainland

In today’s world, hardly any species of wildlife become extinct from natural causes. Europeans hunt animals to such an extent that we classify it as overhunting. We destroy their habitat, and introduce other animals that are a threat to endangered animals or are competition for resources and food. Habitat destruction is the greatest threat to both animals and plants.

One of the most destructive and invasive species in the United States today is feral hogs. Experts believe that there are over six million feral hogs spread across 41 different states as of 2012. Feral hogs pose problems on several different fronts. Not only do they cause widespread damage to farmland and ecosystems, they outcompete native wildlife for food and have been known to prey on young livestock. Feral hogs also present health concerns, as they can be a vector for diseases in commercial swine operations, native species, and humans.

The first article chosen to review is ‘Population dynamics of house mice in Queensland grain- growing areas, 2013, Wildlife Research, 40, 661–674 by Anthony Pople, Joe Scanlan, Peter Cremasco, and Julianne Farrell’. This article focuses on the population field mice in the Darling Downs. This region of Australia is an extremely arable district in south eastern Queensland that has lost the majority of its native vegetation cover to agriculture (Fensham and Fairfax, 1997). The theme of this ecological topic demonstrates how a population of a species can increase due to the availability of food, and the methods to reduce numbers via poison baiting.

Domestic cats have taken the role of a keystone species in many environments, including human habitations, where they control some rodent populations. Feral cats are known to decimate native populations in many places in which they are introduced.

Snow leopard Extinction [Intro paragraph] Everyone likes big cats who can jump 9 meters high (30 ft), run as fast as the speed limit, and be as sneaky as a ghost. Well if that’s you, and I know it, is you better read this because they their population is decreasing rapidly and we need your help to stop it. Although the money, pelts, sights, and medicine is good, losing snow leopards for good is not worth it because it is skyrocketing herbivore population, illegal to kill them, and down right disappointing.

The difference between invasive and feral species: Invasive animals spread very quickly and do harm to other animals. Feral animals are wild. Especially when they escape from captivity or domestication.

Did you know, since the 1800’s, around 58 different species, native to Australia, have gone extinct? One if these species on the brink of being another one of these numbers is the Tasmanian Tiger, an Australian animal that has no reason to be forced close to extinction, an Australian animal that doesn’t like and avoids human contact, an Australian animal that our future generations may not ever see. Unless we act now. Hunting and bounties are asking for the death of these creatures. We need to act now. These animals don’t have a voice, they can’t tell us that they are lonely in the wild, and that now they sleep alone, we must be their voice.

The deserts of central Australia make up a unique ecoregion. As it may be properly assumed, an arid desert environment is not easy to adapt to. Many different species, including birds, reptiles, mammals, and various plants are able to thrive in such conditions. Human impacts on the island continent have interrupted the success of some of these species. One group of species that have been very negatively impacted by human interaction are small digging mammals. These mammals are typically small and almost rodent-like. Although small, digging mammals, such as Macrotis lagotis (the Greater Bilby), have a large impact on the vegetation biodiversity of the ecoregion. They use their front paws to dig into the ground while they search for food. In the process, diggings capture organic matter, provide habitat for a diversity of microscopic and macroscopic organisms, and increase nutrient cycling. Diggings also capture plant seeds, increasing seedling germination, recruitment, and plant growth. The overall effect of mammal diggings is therefore increased plant vigor and resilience, increased biodiversity and consequently improved ecosystem functioning (Fleming et al 2014). Due to various impacts by human, these small mammals have quickly been declining. The large impact humans have had on the small mammals is the introduction of invasive species. Felis catus (feral cat) and Vulpes vulpes (fox) are overpopulated invaders who prey on species such as Macrotis lagotis and other small

New Zealand’s landscape has changed extensively since the arrival of humans. Now, native and non-native species of both flora and fauna co-exist. People enjoy having wildlife around them and in recent years there has been a great deal of interest in urban wildlife.