Determining a Baseline Population of Free-ranging Domestic Cats in Palau

Fellow: Olivia Lenz

Mentor: Lena DeTar

Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
Sponsor: Morris Animal Foundation
Grant Number: D18FE-602
Title: Determining a Baseline Population of Free-ranging Domestic Cats in Palau
Project Amount: $5,000
Project Period: May 2018 to August 2018

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): 

To determine a baseline population of free-ranging cats via baited camera traps in six representative regions in Palau. This information will be used as part of a larger project that will assess the impact of unchecked cat populations on wild birds.