Unfortunately, feral cats can also be a major threat to wildlife. They prey on any animal they can catch, such as bats, weasels, and songbirds. They are part of the reason for the endangered status of many of Australia’s native species, such as the bilby and the marsupial mole. In Africa, Europe, and Asia, they also often mate with their ancestor, the wild cat, resulting in truly wild cats producing genetically impure offspring.
Unfortunately, feral cats can also be a major threat to wildlife. They prey on any animal they can catch, such as bats, weasels, and songbirds. They are part of the reason for the endangered status of many of Australia’s native species, such as the bilby and the marsupial mole. In Africa, Europe, and Asia, they also often mate with their ancestor, the wild cat, resulting in truly wild cats producing genetically impure offspring.