Feral cats are efficient hunters, and Hawaii’s birds are often defenseless. Many native species, like the endangered Hawaiian stilt or the small, ground-nesting ‘Ua‘u, have never evolved ...

Feral cats are not just a problem for Hawaii. A study published in Global Change Biology suggests that, globally, they are responsible for the extinction of at least 14% of bird, ...

Two women who were feeding feral cats in Hawaii were cited for allegedly harming the island’s endangered nene. The geese species has been seen eating the cat food from feeding stations.

One Hawaii woman’s complicated quest to save the feral cats of Lanai By Amanda Ogle Updated Aug 29, 2022 10:28 a.m. Cats of every color and size roam and lounge across lawn chairs and in cat houses.

State authorities have cited two women for allegedly harming nene — an endangered species of geese native to Hawaii — by feeding feral cats in a Big Island shopping center parking lot. The ...

Question: Lately on my weekly walks at Magic Island, I’ve noticed many mongooses feeding on cat food left by well- meaning people. The rock jetty along the perimeter of Magic Island houses both ...

That will mean more focused TNR — trapping, neutering and releasing feral cats. It’s a compromise for cat-lovers, who’ve protest past plans to cull the population.

Banyan Drive is home to at least 70 feral cats that are fed regularly by community members, according to Jordan Lerma with Nene Research and Conservation. “We know cat lovers are animal lovers.

Fixing cats may be especially costly in Hawaii, but pet ownership is always expensive and full of unexpected costs. “It’s not your right to have a pet,” Lepczyk said. “It’s a privilege.” ...

Cats, people love the kitties. Maui (and Hawaii) have many, many cats, too many. We have large colonies out in our “wild” areas and in towns that are supported by dedicated teams that feed them.

State authorities have cited two women for allegedly harming an endangered species of geese native to Hawaii by feeding feral cats in a Big Island shopping center parking lot.