Distribution and diet of feral cats (Felis catus) in the Wet Tropics of north-eastern Australia, with a focus on the upland rainforest

Jesse Rowland; Conrad J Hoskin; Scott Burnett

doi:10.1071/WR19201

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Distribution and diet of feral cats (Felis catus) in the Wet Tropics of north-eastern Australia, with a focus on the upland rainforest

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Distribution and diet of feral cats (Felis catus) in the Wet Tropics of north-eastern Australia, with a focus on the upland rainforest

Jesse Rowland, Conrad J Hoskin and Scott Burnett

Wildlife Research, Vol.47(8), pp.649-659

2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/WR19201

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camera trap

invasive predator

prey

small mammal

Context. Feral cats have been identified as a key threat to Australia's biodiversity, particularly in arid areas and tropical woodlands. Their presence, abundance and potential impacts in rainforest have received less attention. Aims. To investigate the distribution and diet of feral cats (Felis catus) in upland rainforest of the Wet Tropics. Methods. We collated available occurrence records from the Wet Tropics, and data from upland camera-trapping surveys over an 8-year period, to assess geographic and elevational distribution of feral cats in the bioregion. We also assessed the diet of feral cats from scats collected at upland sites.

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Title: Distribution and diet of feral cats (Felis catus) in the Wet Tropics of north-eastern Australia, with a focus on the upland rainforest
Authors: Jesse Rowland (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science and Engineering - Legacy
Conrad J Hoskin (Author) - James Cook University
Scott Burnett (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science and Engineering - Legacy
Publication details: Wildlife Research, Vol.47(8), pp.649-659
Publisher: C S I R O Publishing
DOI: 10.1071/WR19201
ISSN: 1448-5494
Organisation Unit: Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Science, Technology and Engineering; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science and Engineering - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99467304502621
Output Type: Journal article

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