Journal article
A science-based policy for managing free-roaming cats
Biological Invasions
2022
Abstract
Free-roaming domestic cats (i.e., cats that are owned or unowned and are considered ‘at large’) are globally distributed non-native species that have marked impacts on biodiversity and human health. Despite clear scientific evidence of these impacts, free-roaming cats are either unmanaged or managed using scientifically unsupported and ineffective approaches (e.g., trap-neuter-release [TNR]) in many jurisdictions around the world. A critical first initiative for effective, science-driven management of cats must be broader political and legislative recognition of free-roaming cats as a non-native, invasive species. Designating cats as invasive is important for developing and implementing science-based management plans, which should include efforts to prevent cats from becoming free-roaming, policies focused on responsible pet ownership and banning outdoor cat feeding, and better enforcement of existing laws. Using a science-based approach is necessary for responding effectively to the politically charged and increasingly urgent issue of managing free-roaming cat populations.
Details
- Title
- A science-based policy for managing free-roaming cats
- Authors/Creators
- C.A. Lepczyk (Author/Creator)D.C. Duffy (Author/Creator)D.M. Bird (Author/Creator)M. Calver (Author/Creator)D. Cherkassky (Author/Creator)L. Cherkassky (Author/Creator)C.R. Dickman (Author/Creator)D. Hunter (Author/Creator)D. Jessup (Author/Creator)T. Longcore (Author/Creator)S.R. Loss (Author/Creator)K.A.T. Loyd (Author/Creator)P.P. Marra (Author/Creator)J.M. Marzluff (Author/Creator)R.F. Noss (Author/Creator)D. Simberloff (Author/Creator)G.C. Sizemore (Author/Creator)S.A. Temple (Author/Creator)Y. van Heezik (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Biological Invasions
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag
- Identifiers
- 991005540955507891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Environmental and Conservation Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Citation topics
- 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology
- 3.35 Zoology & Animal Ecology
- 3.35.274 Wildlife Ecology
- Web Of Science research areas
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Ecology
- ESI research areas
- Environment/Ecology