Protecting our region’s native wildlife

Published on 22 June 2017

Mildura residents are being asked not to feed cats in public areas in the wake of an increase in feral cat numbers in the region.

Feral cats pose a significant risk to the natural environment by preying on our native wildlife.

One feral cat can eat up to 30 animals per night, including marsupials, birds, lizards, frogs and insects.

Residents can do their part to help control the feral cat population and the damage they’re causing by not feeding them in public areas and avoiding leaving food scraps behind.

Mildura Rural City Councillor for Environmental Sustainability Anthony Cirillo said feral cats are a major threat to native wildlife.

Cr Cirillo said that by feeding cats in public areas, such as local parks, residents could be contributing to the increase of feral cats in these areas.

“This is particularly concerning where feral cats may be living in natural bushland areas, as the impact they have on native animals is catastrophic,” he said.

For more information residents can contact Council’s Environmental Sustainability Coordinator on (03) 5018 8100.

 

Media enquiries 
Ben Piscioneri
p) (03) 5018 8689 
e) ben.piscioneri@mildura.vic.gov.au

 

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