However, predators have an energy budget, whereby their caloric intake is maximized ( Jeschke et al., 2002) against potential risks from large or defensive prey ( Embar et al., 2014). This misconception may be partly responsible for cats being widely considered as a “natural” control tool for rats. Many non-trained observers, however, cannot tell the difference between mice which weigh 20–35 g ( Zielinski et al., 1992) and city rats which often weigh 10 times as much ( Parsons et al., 2017 Combs et al., 2018). I frightened a little mouse under her chair.Ĭat predation on rodents, particularly mice ( Mus, Peromyscus spp.), is among the most recognized models of predator: prey interactions, inspiring nursery rhymes, cartoons and public perceptions. Our findings that cat presence led to fewer rat sightings may explain the common perception of their value as rat-predators despite the associated risks. Even though rats were less likely to be seen, they simply shifted their movements and remained present in the system. Our findings of low levels of predation support why ecologists believe the risks to native wildlife outweighs any benefits of releasing cats. For every additional cat sighting, a rat is 1.19 times more likely to move in the direction of shelter. Logistic regression showed the likelihood of a rat being seen on a particular day is associated with the number of cats seen on the same day (OR = 0.1, p < 0.001) or previous day (OR = 0.15, p < 0.001). There were three instances of predation and 20 stalking events. From through we captured 306 videos of pre-identified cats and/or rats that shared the same space.
We used a pre-existing radiofrequency identification assay (microchipped rats and field cameras) and ethograms to assess the impact of cats, including temporal and space use patterns, on an active rat colony. However, cats prefer defenseless prey, and there are no data suggesting that cats influence large (>300 g) urban rats. Cats can influence their prey directly by killing or indirectly through changes to feeding or space-use. Despite these risks, cats are commonly released as control agents for city rats ( Rattus spp.). 4Department of Biological Sciences and the Louis Calder Center-Biological Field Station, Fordham University, Armonk, NY, United Statesįeral cats ( Felis catus) are predators that cause widespread loss of native wildlife in urban ecosystems.3Medical and Applied Entomology, Arrow Exterminating Company, Inc.2School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.1Department of Biological Sciences, Fordham University, Bronx, NY, United States.CCP is in no way responsible for the content on or functioning of this website, nor can it be liable for any damage arising from the use of this website.Michael H.
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