Feral cats have been identified as culprits in the killing of reintroduced native species at two South Australian conservation sites.
A recent study by researchers from University of New South Wales and Adelaide University has used DNA testing to discover that feral cats are responsible for a vast number of native wildlife deaths.
While experts say controlling the feral cat population is challenging, research highlights a need for immediate action to conserve native species from these feral feline predators.
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Produced By: Ryan Kirley
Featured In Story: Professor Katherine Moseby – Conservation Biologist, University of New South Wales
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 13 March 2025