Feral cats have long been recognized as a major threat to the continent’s native wildlife. But now the government is also exploring ways to rein in domestic cats.
Tag: Cats
A South Korean Poet’s Work Honors Cats
The South Korean writer Hwang In-suk feeds stray cats on late-night walks through Seoul. The routine informs her poems about loneliness and impermanence.
Contest for Children to Hunt Feral Cats Is Scrapped in New Zealand
The country aggressively tries to control invasive species, but the culling event, which was to be part of a bigger hunting competition, generated a backlash.
Larry the Cat Will Stay at No. 10 Downing Street
The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office will remain in 10 Downing Street even after Britain welcomes Liz Truss as prime minister.
Did My Cat Just Hit On Me? An Adventure in Pet Translation
Entrepreneurs are aiming to put A.I.-powered pet translation tools into our pockets.
The Outdoor Cat: Neighborhood Mascot or Menace?
To some, letting cats roam is unthinkable. To others, so is keeping them inside.
Chewed and Rolled: How Cats Make the Most of Their Catnip High
A new study finds that the feline reaction to catnip and silver vine helps to stave off mosquitoes and other bloodsucking insects.
Amid Virus Chaos, Shanghai Residents Band Together
As the authorities in China’s biggest city fight to stamp out an Omicron outbreak, neighbors are turning to one another for support.
If You Haven’t Thought About Coronavirus in Animals, You Should
With the virus widespread in white-tailed deer, scientists wonder which animals might be next.
The Coronavirus Menagerie
With the virus widespread in white-tailed deer, scientists wonder which animals might be next.