Where did Australian cats come from?
Friday, December 4, 2015 - 09:33
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Cats in Australia are most likely descended from those brought by European settlers, researchers conclude. Feral cats found on the islands surrounding Australia may represent founding populations from Europe, introduced in the 19th century, they say. Identifying the timing of the founding of these cat populations increases our knowledge of the effects this invasive species had when introduced to Australia.