Feral cats will be added to Predator Free 2050's hitlist, a sharp change of policy announced by Conservation Minister Tama Potaka. Describing feral cats as "stone cold killers", Potaka told RNZ they ...

Our pet cats share close to 96% of their DNA with wild predators like tigers, meaning they have strong predatory urges that need to be fulfilled. Here’s what happened when one went ‘wild’ on an ...

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Despite their enriching role in our lives, cats remain a devastating influence on native species around the world with their predatory instincts. When we think of the reasons why animal species go ...

Researchers strapped GPS trackers on 925 pet cats across six countries and discovered something that changes the calculus for every owner who lets their cat roam the backyard.

Conservationists have long anticipated the recent announcement that the national effort to eradicate possums, stoats and rats will now include feral cats. But the government’s decision steers New ...

Conservationists and lawmakers in New Zealand are looking at the way people keep their cats, as the felines have become a top predator for the country's diverse wild bird population. The island nation ...