Do A Little, Save A Lot: Keep Cats Indoors

Grant  Sizemore

doi:10.53607/wrb.v32.37

Authors

Grant Sizemore American Bird Conservancy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53607/wrb.v32.37

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Abstract

As self‒proclaimed bird lovers, members of birding and nature organizations across the country are positioned uniquely to enjoy, monitor, and protect America’s resident and migratory birds. Whereas enjoying and monitoring these birds is standard practice, how to protect the birds we see is sometimes less apparent. It turns out that one of the best ways to contribute to bird conservation in the United States (US) is to promote the practice of keeping domestic cats (Felis catus) indoors.

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Author Biography

Grant Sizemore, American Bird Conservancy

Grant Sizemore is the Director of Invasive Species Programs for the American Bird Conservancy. Grant has a BS in Zoology and Environmental Science from Miami University, an MS in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida, and has published a number of papers related to wildlife conservation.

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