What affects us affects cats
“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 species on islands throughout the world.” While the BBC state: “….and they [cats] have …
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 they can do is keep animals alive in zoos for 100 years and that …
By D. Green Today (16th Nov. 2013) I heard the Scottish Wildcat was close to becoming extinct and it made me remember an experience I had when aged 8-10, on the South Downs in about 1976-1978, where I think I saw one. Not only saw it but came within about 8ft of it and …
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. However people who comment on this event say they are still seeing eastern cougars …
