| Title: |
A global synthesis and assessment of free-ranging domestic cat diet |
| Authors: |
Christopher A. Lepczyk; Jean E. Fantle-Lepczyk; Kylee D. Dunham; Elsa Bonnaud; Jocelyn Lindner; Tim S. Doherty; John C. Z. Woinarski |
| Source: |
Nature Communications, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2023) |
| Publisher Information: |
Nature Portfolio, 2023. |
| Publication Year: |
2023 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Science |
| Subject Terms: |
Science |
| Description: |
Abstract Free-ranging cats (Felis catus) are globally distributed invasive carnivores that markedly impact biodiversity. Here, to evaluate the potential threat of cats, we develop a comprehensive global assessment of species consumed by cats. We identify 2,084 species eaten by cats, of which 347 (16.65%) are of conservation concern. Islands contain threefold more species of conservation concern eaten by cats than continents do. Birds, reptiles, and mammals constitute ~90% of species consumed, with insects and amphibians being less frequent. Approximately 9% of known birds, 6% of known mammals, and 4% of known reptile species are identified in cat diets. 97% of species consumed are |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
2041-1723 |
| Relation: |
https://doaj.org/toc/2041-1723 |
| DOI: |
10.1038/s41467-023-42766-6 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/2ebce9995ed843bf8aaec2284b2bbc66 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.2ebce9995ed843bf8aaec2284b2bbc66 |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |