Thursday, April 25, 2024

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Cat-agorizing Cat Owners to Reduce Environmental Harm caused by Domestic House Cats

Brianne Palmer 0 Comments , , , ,

According to conservationists, domestic cats belong indoors for their safety and the safety of other animals. But, some cat owners disagree, causing rifts between pro-outdoor and pro-indoor cat parents. In a new study, researchers interviewed cat owners across the United Kingdom and cat-agorized cat owners into six distinct groups. Depending on the cat owner’s views , conservationists may have a larger impact if they target their message towards the emotional connection owners have with their feline friends.

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Environmental Science 

Invasive Species Eradication: Prioritizing Efforts and Understanding Costs

Riley Lovejoy 0 Comments , , , ,

Invasive predators can have major impacts on native prey species. Eradication, if possible, can help native species rebound, but many invasion scenarios are complex and include multiple invasive predators. How do we decide which species to target first? While such decisions can be difficult, recent theoretical work has shed light on the most effective strategies.

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