You wild cats They are considered invasive in some regions of Australia and cause the loss of several specimens in local biodiversity, according to research carried out.
Therefore, the country's leadership announced, on September 6th, the idea of allowing the euthanasia of these felines captured from the wild.
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In this way, it will be possible to reduce its population and control the decline in animal life, in addition to stopping the interference of animals in local biodiversity.
The measure provides for several groups to be trained as hunters amateurs to be able to shoot the cats if they find them.
Australian Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek estimates that feral cats are responsible for the deaths of millions of other animals every year.
This negatively impacts the country's natural life and generates great losses, which can even lead to the extinction of some species.
“This consultation document will ask really important questions, like: ‘Should we have a cat curfew? Should local governments have more opportunities to restrict cat ownership in their area?’” said Tanya in an interview with local media.
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Furthermore, the authorities of the Australia consider imposing more limits on domestic animals to minimize the effect on local life and protect them from confusion with feral cats. However, the creation of “cat-free” spaces in the country was also suggested.
According to researcher Sarah Legge, from the Australian National University, the country's residents, including owners of domestic cats, approve of the measure. “Maybe our job is easier in Australia, unfortunately, because we have lost so many species,” Legge said.
She adds: “The public is much more supportive of cat management, including pet cat owners”, she added during the interview on the subject.
The expert explains that, on average, a pet cat can hunt and kill around 190 mammals, birds, reptiles and frogs per year.
However, compared to domestic animals, a wild cat has the potential to kill more than 700 prey annually.
According to the scholar, the effects caused by domestic and wild cats in Australia are intertwined, making it imperative to implement measures aimed at both.
Sarah further explains: “Pets can become strays, and strays can turn into wild animals”, concludes the expert.