New Zealand Cat Control Boosts Southern Dotterel Population by 52%
New Zealand's critically endangered southern dotterel population increased by 52% due to targeted feral cat control on Stewart Island. The population rose from 105 birds in early 2025 to about 160 in April 2026. Wildlife officials emphasize that continued feral cat management is essential for the species' long-term survival and breeding success.
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