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4 de feb. de 2020 · In a ranking of alien species threatening the largest numbers of vertebrates worldwide, domestic cats came in third—only rats ( Rattus spp.) and the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis that is wiping out amphibians around the world, are ahead of them (Bellard, Genovesi, & Jeschke, 2016 ).
29 de ene. de 2013 · Our findings suggest that free-ranging cats cause substantially greater wildlife mortality than previously thought and are likely the single greatest source of anthropogenic mortality for...
The National Feline Research Council examines past and present estimates of the impact of outdoor cats on birds and wildlife, including predation, indirect fear effects, and risk of disease transmission (specifically Toxoplasma gondii).
12 de dic. de 2023 · In a paper published on Tuesday in Nature Communications, the team compiled a database of more than 2,000 species that have fallen victim to free-ranging domestic cats. Nearly 350 of these...
20 de oct. de 2023 · Another disease that can spread between cats, wildlife and humans is toxoplasmosis, caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, the symptoms of which include fever, fatigue, and if left...
6 de feb. de 2020 · The rationale for this recommendation is that uncontrolled (free roaming and unsupervised) outdoor access can negatively impact cat welfare by increasing susceptibility to disease from other animals, increasing the risk of vehicle collisions that may lead to death or injury, and increasing the risk of predation by other animals [ 3 ].
12 de mar. de 2020 · This is because domestic cats are opportunistic hunters who pursue small mammals that they can easily catch and kill. Keeping cats indoors could prevent the impact on wildlife, the researchers...
