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Reducing Feral Cat Threats to Native WildlifePIERC Project Leader: Steven C. Hess, Ph.D. |
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Objectives: Improve techniques for attracting cats to traps Develop ‘smart trap’ technology Develop adaptive management strategies Document impacts on wildlife |
| Accomplishments: Co-developed a trap alerting system Documented diet and impacts of feral cats on Mauna Loa Monitoring cats with IR camera, scat, and genetics |
Significance: Widespread alien predator Biggest limiting factor for Hawaiian birds in high elevation areas Carry toxoplasmosis Cryptic and nocturnal Extremely difficult to control |
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