Felis catus
(Felidae)
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Felis catus
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A message from Dr. David Duffy, Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), University of Hawaii (posted 05 November 2012): Because of a lack of funds, HEAR (www.hear.org) may close as soon as December 15, although there may be enough funds to extend it until February 15. This will mean several things. The web site will be placed on a new server although it is not clear who will pay for the server or for transitioning the site. HEAR data will not be updated. The Pacific Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) (http://www.hear.org/pier/abtproj.htm) site will also become frozen, as will numerous books, reports and papers (http://www.hear.org/). As software evolves we will likely lose the ability to access the data. The various list servers will need new owners, otherwise moderated lists will cease to function altogether, while other lists will not be able to add or delete members. The photo collection (http://www.hear.org/starr/images/?o=plants) will remain accessible, but only through a third party site that will charge for access. I should point out that we have already lost the original homes of both the Pacific Basin Information Node (PBIN) and Pacific Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) although they have found temporary refuges. Together with HEAR, they represent the corporate memory both here in Hawaii and across the Pacific of efforts to sustain our natural ecosystems and agriculture against problems caused by species alien to the islands. HEAR also serves as the glue that holds the community together, providing information and facilitating communication. I just hope hindsight is kind to this decision.
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Residents on guard after attack by feral cats
A pack of feral cats attacked a woman and her dog in Moilili, Oahu (Star Bulletin, 7/13/2001).
Domestic cat predation on birds and other wildlife 
"Domestic cat predation on birds and other wildlife" highlights the devastating effects to birds and other wildlife caused by allowing domestic cats to roam free outdoors. This document was produced by the Cats Indoors! campaign of the American Bird Conservancy.
Invasive species in the Pacific: A technical review
and draft regional strategy (2000)
The status of invasive plants, vertebrates, arthropods, molluscs, and crustaceans, and options for a regional invasive species strategy for the South Pacific are presented in this series of articles from the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme, 2000.
Cats Indoors!
The campaign for safer birds and cats is explained by the American Bird Conservancy.
Domestic cat predation in Hawaii
Feral cats threaten even remote populations of endangered bird species in Hawaii (American Bird Conservancy).
Predation by domestic cats in California, Florida, and Hawaii
Background:
Domestic cat predation on wildlife is a serious conservation issue, particularly in California, Florida, and Hawaii. These states have: (1) sensitive ecosystems endangered by urban sprawl, especially in coastal areas; (2) the greatest numbers of threatened and endangered species in the U.S.; and (3) large numbers of free-roaming owned, stray, and feral domestic cats, partly due to warm climate allowing cats to breed year-round. This article contains general information on cat predation, as well as suggested activities for students.
Impacts of feral and free-ranging cats on bird species of conservation concern
Cat predation impacts on rare birds in the states of New York, New Jersey, Florida, California, and Hawaii are reviewed by the American Bird Conservancy.
Invasive predators: A synthesis of the past,
present, and future
Effects of various invasive predators on prey populations are described in a synthesis from USDA APHIS.
The cat rescue movement vs. wildlife defenders
Feral cat issues are reviewed in an article from the California Fish and Wildlife site.
Impacts of cats on two native Hawaiian seabirds on the island of Maui
Wedge-tailed shearwater and Bulwer's petrel colonies on Maui were affected by cat predation in the 1999 breeding season (Fern Duvall, personal communication).
Felis catus impact information from GISD (ISSG)
Impact information regarding Felis catus as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Shearwater versus feral cats at Makena State Park
Cat predation on shearwaters is evident at burrows on Puu Olai, Makena, Maui (YouTube, 7/8/2008).
Felis catus management information from GISD (ISSG)
Management information for Felis catus as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Invasive species in the Pacific: A technical review
and draft regional strategy (2000)
The status of invasive plants, vertebrates, arthropods, molluscs, and crustaceans, and options for a regional invasive species strategy for the South Pacific are presented in this series of articles from the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme, 2000.
Felis catus worldwide distribution from GISD (ISSG)
Worldwide distribution information about Felis catus is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
Mammals in Hawaii, second edition
Tomich, P. Quentin. 1986. Mammals in Hawaii, second edition. Bernice P. Bishop Museum Special Publication 76. Honolulu: Bishop Museum Press. 375 pp. ISBN: 0-93087-10-2.
Residents on guard after attack by feral cats
A pack of feral cats attacked a woman and her dog in Moilili, Oahu (Star Bulletin, 7/13/2001).
Officials frown on feeding feral felines
Large populations of feral animals that can cause health problems could be eliminated if kindhearted people would stop feeding them, says the state's Vector Control Branch. Problems with feral cats are discussed (Star Bulletin, 7/13/2001).
The great outdoors is no place for cats
Outdoor cats face an extraordinary array of dangers, which are described by the American Bird Conservancy.
"Managed" cat colonies in Hawaii
The trap/neuter/release (TNR) program for cats in Hawaii is discussed by the American Bird Conservancy.
Impacts of feral and free-ranging cats on bird species of conservation concern
Cat predation impacts on rare birds in the states of New York, New Jersey, Florida, California, and Hawaii are reviewed by the American Bird Conservancy.
Invasive species in the Pacific: A technical review and draft regional strategy
South Pacific Regional Environmental Programme (SPREP). Sherley, Greg (ed.) . 2000. Invasive species in the Pacific: A technical review and draft regional strategy. Apia, Samoa: South Pacific Regional Environment Programme. ISBN: 982-04-0214-X.
Turning the tide: The eradication of invasive species (proceedings of the International Conference on Eradication of Island Invasives)
Veitch, C.R. and M.N. Clout (eds.) . 2002. Turning the tide: The eradication of invasive species (proceedings of the International Conference on Eradication of Island Invasives). IUCN SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. vii + 414pp. ISBN: 2-8317-0682-3.
Reducing feral cat threats to native wildlife in Hawaii (citation)
The citation for the feral cat report from the University of Hawaii at Hilo is on the HEAR bibliography site (Hess et al, 2008).
Cats Indoors! information for veterinarians
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has developed educational materials including the popular brochure Keeping Cats Indoors Isn't Just for the Birds, which explains in detail why cats should be kept indoors, and some simple suggestions on how to keep an indoor cat contented. The flyer, "Healthier, Safer: Indoors," gives tips on making an outdoor cat a happy indoor cat. You can order brochures and flyers to hand out at your practice, and download free resources such as a poster to display in your waiting room and numerous fact sheets.
Felis catus references from GISD (ISSG)
References regarding Felis catus as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).
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