A five-person team of expert shooters will soon target feral cats in New South Wales national parks as the state steps up efforts to control the pest animals.
Jack Gough noted that five million native mammals, birds, reptiles, and frogs are killed daily by feral and roaming pet cats in Australia, emphasizing the urgency of effective management.
Feral cats have contributed to the extinction of at least 25 native species since their introduction, highlighting their significant negative impact on biodiversity in Australia.
Increased rainfall has led to higher feral cat populations, putting additional pressure on vulnerable native species and evidencing the need for immediate control measures.
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