Feral cat feces in Hilo's Liliuokalani Park caused Nene gosling death due to Toxoplasmosis, highlighting the need for cat control near wildlife habitats.
Feral cat feces likely carried Toxoplasmosis, an infectious disease, which killed a nene gosling in Hilo's Liliuokalani Park and Gardens. Toxoplasmosis remains the primary cause of death for infectious diseases in nene and critical endangered Hawaiian monk seals. DLNR officials warn that keeping cats away from native wildlife habitats can prevent further deaths in Hawaii's state bird population.
April 24, 2024
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