Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
International Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN)
Publication Year:
2019
Publication Place
Gland, Switzerland
Physical Description:
6 p
Call Number
[EL]
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
42466
Legacy PEIN ID:
82579
General Notes
Available online
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Invasive species
Abstract
Feral cats have been known to drive numerous extinctions of endemic species on islands. Also, predation by feral cats currently threatens many species listed as critically endangered. Island faunas that have evolved in the absence of predators are particularly susceptible to cat predation. Australian islands, such as Dirk Hartog and Christmas, both formerly known to be high biodiversity islands, are no exception. In this paper we outline the techniques being used in the two eradication campaigns currently underway and provide an update on the status of the programmes on these islands that differ significantly in terms of climate, topography and habitation. Poison baiting and trapping are the methods used on both islands but have been managed differently to suit the local conditions.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
International Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN)
Publication Year:
2019
Publication Place
Gland, Switzerland
Physical Description:
6 p
Call Number
[EL]
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
42466
Legacy PEIN ID:
82579
General Notes
Available online
Record Created: 27-Jun-2019
Record Modified: 20-Jul-2021