Hawaii's Feral Cat War
Synopsis
Feral cats in Hawaii kill an estimated 2.4 billion birds each year in the U.S., posing a severe threat to the islands' native species.
Synopsis
Alex tracks feral cats in Hawaii's mountains, where they threaten native bird species. The documentary reveals that these cats, introduced by European colonizers in the 1800s, have decimated local wildlife. Researchers found six Hawaiian petrels killed by feral cats, which hunt for sport and survival. Hawaii is home to about 2 million feral cats, while 95 percent of its 142 bird species have already disappeared. Animal advocates debate how to manage the feral cat population to protect endangered species.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how feral cats threaten Hawaii's unique bird species.
- Find out why 95% of Hawaii's bird species have vanished.
- Meet advocates debating the fate of feral cats in Hawaii.
Did You Know
- Hawaii has roughly 2 million feral cats.
- Feral cats kill an estimated 2.4 billion birds in the U.S. each year.
- 95% of Hawaii's 142 bird species have already disappeared.
- A female cat and her offspring can produce over 400,000 cats in 7 years.
- The number of noel's shearwaters declined by 94% over two decades.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bird species have disappeared in Hawaii?
95 of Hawaii's 142 bird species have already disappeared.
What is the estimated number of birds killed by cats in the U.S. each year?
Cats are estimated to kill around 2.4 billion birds in the U.S. each year.
How many feral cats are there in Hawaii?
Hawaii has roughly 2 million feral cats.
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