Some interesting moves in feral cat control

[Carl Clifford <>]

Hi Charles,

Yes, I have read about the proposal to introduce Tassie Devils to Victoria. An 
interesting idea, but I do have a few qualms about it. Tassie Devils do not 
just prey on feral cats and they may find the mainland's small mammals much 
easier prey. Trying to replace a predator with a predator just sounds a bit odd 
to me. I would rather see the introduction of a feline specific biological 
agent.

Carl Clifford


> On 3 Nov 2014, at 09:26, Charles Hunter <> wrote:
> 
> The latest episode of Landline (Series 2014 Ep 40) has an good segment on 
> feral cats and some initiatives happening in northern Tasmania. The feral cat 
> segment starts at 18m:30sec.
> 
> It mentions the consideration of state governments (Victorian) to introduce 
> Tasmanian Devils on the mainland to help combat feral cats devastating impact 
> on fauna.
> 
> Watch it on iView:
> http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/landline/NC1432Q040S00#playing
> 
> Cheers,
> Charles Hunter
> Bronte NSW
> 
> 
> On Saturday, 1 November 2014, 13:49, Carl Clifford <> 
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Good to see something positive towards feral cat control.
> http://www.abc.net.au/environment/articles/2014/10/31/4118217.htm
> 
> Carl Clifford
> 
> 
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