Field trials were conducted in central Australia to evaluate the ability of
various olfactory lures to attract feral cats
(Felis catus L.). Ten food-based lures, one plant
extract and two scent-based lures (anal-gland preparations from male and
female cats) were evaluated on the basis of visitation rates and elicited
behavioural responses. A visual lure composed of bird feathers was also tested
in conjunction with the scent-based lures. One food-based lure (sun-rendered
prawn) and both of the scent-based lures were found to attract feral cats. The
visual lure did not enhance the attractiveness of the scent-based lures. The
possible uses and relative advantages of these lures in control programmes and
in ecological studies of cats are discussed.
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