Weed out the lily and deal with the feral cats
Formosan lily Liliam Formosanum is a weed of the invasive breed that spreads by seed and bulb. Don't spread it by flicking the seed laiden pod. If anything, dead head…
More calls for legislation for cat containment
Another council joins the chorus In: Tamworth Council calls for legislation mandating all cats to be contained, Eliza Spencer (THE GUARDIAN, 14 November 2023), reports that: THE REGIONAL NSW COUNCIL…
Inquiry in impact of feral cats
PICTURE: A feral cat drinks at a pond in Mungo national park, NSW. Feral cats have the greatest environmental impact in Australia. Photograph: Genevieve Vallee/Alamy National co-odination required says ISC ADVOCATES ARE…
Cats numbers growing and out of control
PICTURE: The yellow line shows how far a pet cat allowed to roam overnight wandered during one night in Lithgow. Credit: Central Tablelands Local Land Services Cats on the loose…
Sending a message – keep cats contained
PICTURE: Blue tongued lizards are slow movers and cats find them easy prey to either kill or seriously injure. Credit: Invasive Species Council supplied Roaming pet cats Cats are both a…
Cats can cause calamity
PICTURE: The reason cats have vertical pupils is because it increases their depth of perception while hunting at night. This fact image adds weight to the keeping-cats-contained campaign advocated by The Invasive…
Are ferals responsible?
PICTURE: Feral foxes 'caught' on camera. Images courtesy Dean Jones. Are ferals the culprits when it comes to wallaby killings? THE STORY IN ISSUE 36 of MMM, Disturbing deaths at Munibung…
Apply same rules for cats as for dogs
PICTURE: Another successful hunt. The death of one more bird. Owners of roaming cats invariably deny their cat ever gets up to any mischief let alone tracking down and killing…
Looks can be deceiving
Don't be deceived by the looks IF YOU TAKE A WALK on top of Munibung Hill during the summer months you may admire the showy white trumpet-shaped and fragrant flowers…
Committed to keeping cats contained
PICTURE: A leash to control a cat is no different to using a leash for a dog. More councils committed to keeping cats contained Some people say that using a…