Cats – domestic, stray and, at the end of the day, feral – caused the extinction of the Stephens Island Wren, a small, flightless bird. It took under two years. Yes, cats made this bird extinct in around 20 months. … Continue reading →
“Cats cause the extinction of 33 species” is an often quoted line. It’s everywhere, even on Wikipedia and the BBC. Although Wikipedia makes the factual and unconditional statement: “Their [cats] introduction has caused the extinction of at least 33 endemic … Continue reading →
The days are gone when zoos could scoop up a basket full of wild animals to replenish their zoo stock and maintain genetic diversity. Now they are engaged in Species Survival Plans (SSPs) and it is projected that the best … Continue reading →
California cougar caught in homemade camera trap – photo randomtruth (Flickr) 3rd March 2011: The eastern cougar has been declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The last one was shot and stuffed in 1938 it is said. … Continue reading →
