University of New South Wales: Death by Feral Cat - DNA Shows Cats to Be Culprits in Killing of Native Animals
March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025
SYDNEY, Australia, March 12 -- The University of New South Wales issued the following news:
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Death by feral cat: DNA shows cats to be culprits in killing of native animals
Feral cats have long been suspects in killing native species reintroduced into conservation areas. DNA testing of the carcasses puts felines firmly in the frame.
Conservation scientists from UNSW Sydney have used DNA technology to identify feral cats as the primary preda . . .
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Death by feral cat: DNA shows cats to be culprits in killing of native animals
Feral cats have long been suspects in killing native species reintroduced into conservation areas. DNA testing of the carcasses puts felines firmly in the frame.
Conservation scientists from UNSW Sydney have used DNA technology to identify feral cats as the primary preda . . .