Mapping the “catscape” formed by a population of pet cats with outdoor access

Abstract The domestic cat (Felis catus) is among the most popular companion animals and most abundant carnivores globally. It is also a pet with an immense ecological footprint because even non-feral and food-subsidized cats can be prolific predators. Whereas knowledge about the spatial behavior of...

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Main Authors: Richard Bischof, Nina Rosita Hansen, Øyvind Skarsgard Nyheim, Astrid Kisen, Lillian Prestmoen, Torbjørn Haugaasen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-09694-9