Verwilderde kat met een borstelstaartmulgara in het Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary. Credit: Australian Wildlife Conservancy
In Australia, cats are beloved pets, but feral cats are also one of the greatest threats to the country's unique native wildlife. According to conservationists, they have played a significant role in the extinction of dozens of native species since their introduction. The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is now launching a new research program with scientists to better understand and reduce their impact. We spoke with Joey Clarke from the AWC about the scale of the problem and the efforts underway to protect Australia's wildlife.
In Australia, cats are beloved pets, but feral cats are also one of the greatest threats to the country's unique native wildlife. According to conservationists, they have played a significant role in the extinction of dozens of native species since their introduction. The Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is now launching a new research program with scientists to better understand and reduce their impact. We spoke with Joey Clarke from the AWC about the scale of the problem and the efforts underway to protect Australia's wildlife.
