Predation of Birds by Domestic Cats on a Neotropical Island

Ferreira, Giovanne Ambrosio; Genaro, Gelson

doi:10.15406/ijawb.2017.02.00017

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“…In other words, if there is a higher presence of accessible invertebrates in the environment, cats may adjust their hunting patterns towards this taxonomic group. This observation aligns with studies conducted in some tropical islands, where cats prominently capture invertebrates, attributed to seasonal variations in prey abundance(Ferreira et al 2014;Ferreira and Genaro 2017;Bruce et al 2019…”

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Whiskers in the city: Domestic cat predation in Ecuadorian coastal cities and associated factors

Panchana,

Herrera,

Vargas

et al. 2024

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Domestic cats pose a latent threat to wildlife in natural and urban ecosystems. Both intrinsic (age, weight, sterilization status, etc.) and extrinsic factors (night confinement, interaction time with owners at home, etc.) can influence the number of prey items caught by cats. We address the fauna predation by domestic cats in three cities on the coast of Ecuador. Two objectives were established: (i) determine the richness, composition, abundance, and conservation status of the prey captured by domestic cats, and (ii) identify the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence the quantity of prey captured. A citizen science approach was employed to gather information about wildlife species caught and brought home by 100 cats in 50 households between March and October 2023. Cats captured 132 prey items, of which 53.8% were invertebrates, 27.3% reptiles, 8.3% birds, 6.8% mammals, and 3.8% amphibians. These prey items belonged to 53 taxa, 56.6% native and 15.1% non-native. Non-native reptiles Hemidactylus sp. and Anolis sagrei were the most frequently captured taxa, and ten native taxa were among the most commonly captured, particularly odonates. This is the first study to register predation of cats on amphibians in northwestern South America. The capture by cats of Coniophanes dromiciformis, a vulnerable and probably endemic snake, is noteworthy. Three factors—age, nocturnal confinement, and the presence of toys in their homes—were the most important factors that contributed to predation events. We recommend these factors be considered to reduce the impacts by owned cats on wildlife.

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Whiskers in the city: Domestic cat predation in Ecuadorian coastal cities and associated factors

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Herrera,

Vargas

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“…The spatial overlap between domestic and wild mammals represent a risk for endangered species (e.g. Lessa & Bergallo, 2012, Hughes & Macdonald, 2013, Lessa et al 2016, Doherty et al 2017, Ferreira & Genaro 2017, Ferreira et al 2014. A review based on the IUCN Red List database pointed There are dialogue between park administration and the neighbor human population 13.6% 86,3%…”

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Sharing the Nature: Mammals and Neighbor Human Population of a Protected Area in the Atlantic Forest, Brazil

2020

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The establishment of protected areas is central for biodiversity conservation, but it may cause conflicts between the environmental agencies and the local citizens. In this study we aimed to survey the medium and large sized mammals in an Atlantic Forest protected area located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We also aimed to understand how the local citizens felt about the establishment of the Paraíso Unit. Between June and December 2015, we used 1,754 camera-days to record the mammals of Três Picos State Park-Paraíso Unit. To assess the citizens' felling about the Paraíso Unit, we conducted 22 interviews. We recorded 10 species, belonging to seven orders, classified into four dietary guilds. Among recorded species, four species are considered vulnerable in the state of Rio de Janeiro: Puma concolor, Leopardus pardalis, Pecari tajacu, and Cuniculus paca. A part of the citizens claimed losses in their activities. The main complaints were about the lack of dialogue with the park administration, the restricted access to waterfalls and trails inside the park and downturn in local commerce. According to the interviewed residents, the poaching pressure was greater on C. paca, Dasypus novemcinctus, and Dasyprocta leporina. To minimize the conflicts Paraíso Unit must improve the protected area governance, implementing its management plan in a participatory, inclusive and equity way.

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Impacts and management of unowned and owned cats at a seabird colony on Reunion Island (Western Indian Ocean)

Choeur¹,

Faulquier²,

Orlowski³

et al. 2022

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Predation of Birds by Domestic Cats on a Neotropical Island

Cited by 6 publications

References 20 publications

Whiskers in the city: Domestic cat predation in Ecuadorian coastal cities and associated factors

Whiskers in the city: Domestic cat predation in Ecuadorian coastal cities and associated factors

Sharing the Nature: Mammals and Neighbor Human Population of a Protected Area in the Atlantic Forest, Brazil

Impacts and management of unowned and owned cats at a seabird colony on Reunion Island (Western Indian Ocean)

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