Wildlife Management in Australia

What is the focus of the program 'Meet the Ferals'?

The devastating impact of feral animals on Australia's environment and agriculture and how farmers control introduced pests.

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Who are acknowledged as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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What is the impact of feral cats on native wildlife in Central Australia?

Feral cats are killing lots of native wildlife every day in Central Australia. Signup and view all the answers

Why are feral cats a major threat to native animals in Central Australia?

Feral cats play a major role in the demise of native animals in Central Australia. Signup and view all the answers

How widely distributed are feral cats in Australia?

Feral cats are more widely distributed than any other Australian vertebrate pest, present across 99% of the continent. Signup and view all the answers

How many feral cats are estimated to be in Australia?

There are anywhere from 2 to 10 million feral cats in Australia. Signup and view all the answers

How many native animals do feral cats kill on average every night?

Each feral cat is killing on average several native animals every night. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of feral cats on native wildlife in Central Australia?

Feral cats are a major threat to native animals in Central Australia, contributing to the extinction of many mammal species. Signup and view all the answers

How many feral cats are estimated to be in Australia?

There are anywhere from 2 to 10 million feral cats in Australia. Signup and view all the answers

Why are feral cats a problem for native wildlife?

Feral cats are killing millions of native animals every night, making them a major threat to native wildlife. Signup and view all the answers

Where is the global epicenter for mammal extinctions?

Central Australia is the global epicenter for mammal extinctions. Signup and view all the answers

What are feral cats known for?

Feral cats are tough, cunning, and ferocious animals that kill lots of native wildlife. Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity is the concept that there is natural variation in the human brain that leads to differences in how we think and behave. Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'neurodiversity'?

The term 'neurodiversity' was first coined by a sociologist named Judy Singer in the 1990s. Signup and view all the answers

According to neurodiversity, are neurological differences like autism considered just differences?

Yes, according to neurodiversity, neurological differences like autism are considered just that: neurological differences. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of neurological differences mentioned in the text?

Some examples of neurological differences mentioned in the text are ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, tourettes, and autism. Signup and view all the answers