feral cats

Endangered wallaby population bounces back after ferals fenced out

25 May 2021

UNSW scientists have used a new conservation strategy to give the bridled nailtail wallaby a head start in life.

Device targeting feral cats could help claw back native animal numbers

28 May 2020

The Felixer, an autonomous device that can target and cull feral cats in the wild, could be key in rebuilding Australia’s decimated native animal populations.

Why Australia needs to kill cats

09 May 2019

Feral cats are wreaking havoc on Australia's ecosystems and non-lethal methods aren't enough.

Huge feral-free safe haven ready for return of missing desert mammals

22 Apr 2019

UNSW scientists have created a 40-square-kilometre sanctuary for native Australian animals in the Sturt National Park that is completely free of feral animals such as rabbits, foxes and cats.

Dogged researchers show that dingoes keep feral cats in check

08 Apr 2019

Dingoes play a key role in the conservation of Australian outback ecosystems by suppressing feral cat populations, a UNSW Sydney study has found.