O pisică sălbatică a pus în pericol o specie rară din Noua Zeelandă. Cum s-a încheiat urmărirea care a durat trei ani

A wild cat known as 'Nine Lives' was captured in New Zealand after evading traps for three years, responsible for the decline of a rare duck species. The cat, a large gray tabby, was linked to the deaths of numerous pāteke ducks, prompting conservationists to intensify their efforts to capture it. After observing unusual behavior, they successfully trapped the cat, which was later euthanized for analysis. This case highlights the impact of feral cats on New Zealand's biodiversity, with over 2.5 million feral cats posing a threat to native species. The government plans to include feral cats in its Predator-Free 2050 strategy, aiming to protect endemic wildlife.