Hawaii's stray cats pose major threat to protected species: Why visitors should be cautious

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Hawaii's stray cats pose major threat to protected species: Why visitors should be cautious
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The majority of wild and feral cats throughout the Hawaiian Islands tend to hunt certain protected species of wildlife and also spread disease, experts say. FOX13

And for all those planning a visit to The Aloha State this year — whether in the week ahead or later in 2022 — this information is useful. throughout the Hawaiian Islands tend to hunt certain protected species of wildlife; plus, they spread disease.

Humans can also contract toxoplasmosis through increased exposure to cats, which the expert said has a "legitimate" impact on brain function.Security footage captures moment flock of birds crash into ground "Cats are amazing predators of wildlife," he said. "Even ‘fed’ cats have an instinct to hunt wild animals."The expert added that toxoplasmosis — harmful to marine mammals — can infect birds as well.

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