Invasion of feral cats could see the end of a seabird endemic to the Mediterranean
Friday, February 1, 2013 - 12:20
in Biology & Nature
The population of Yelkouan Shearwater of the French island of Le Levant is seriously under threat due to the invasion of feral cats, according to a French and Spanish joint study. The archipelago is home to the main colonies of this species. Feral cats are considered one of the most dangerous invading species for animals native to Mediterranean Islands.