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Cat–wildlife interactions and zoonotic disease risk: a call for more and better community science data

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Authors: Tamara SZENTIVANYI, Malik OEDIN, Ricardo ROCHA

Year: 2023

Journal: Mammal Review

DOI: 10.1111/mam.12332

Summary

The paper discusses the potential of community science and social media to expand understanding of pet-wildlife interactions, using bat–cat data from iNaturalist as a case in point.

Key Findings

  • Cats preying on bats were more prevalent in Europe and North America
  • Evidence of cat–bat interactions was found across geographic regions
  • Lack of surveillance on cats and other pets as bridging hosts for zoonotic spillover events is concerning

Methodology

  • Study Type: Observational/Data Analysis
  • Geographic Focus: Different geographic regions

Topics

Ecology, Zoonosis, Community Science

Relevance

Understanding pet-wildlife interactions can help predict past and future disease outbreaks, impacting human health and pet safety

Source

View the entire paper: File:Mammal Review - 2023 - Szentivanyi - Cat wildlife interactions and zoonotic disease risk a call for more and better.pdf

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