Toxoplasma gondii

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Simple Solutions for Protecting Domestic Cats and Native Wildlife

Grant Sizemore, Director of American Bird Conservancy’s Invasive Species Programs and the owner of an indoor cat, explains the threats invasive feral cats pose to island wildlife and what individuals can do to save native species. By: Grant Sizemore Domestic cats (Felis catus) are among the world’s most beloved pet animals, but our affiliation with […]

Written by on December 18, 2017

Invasive Feral Cats Transmitting Deadly Parasite to Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals

Feral cats are already known for threatening small native wildlife. Now, new evidence is emerging that indicates that by transmitting parasites, feral cats are also harming larger animals. Evidence is mounting that the small predators are responsible for an outsize number of wildlife deaths around the globe. Feral cats are known to cause ecological damage by […]

Written by on October 27, 2016