24 June 2008
Savannah cats and other exotic pets
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At this moment there are 15 Savannah Cats - a mix of African Serval and domestic cat - in US quarantine waiting to come into Australia. They will form the breeding stock of an Australian population. The breeders praise the loyal temperament of these new pedigree cats - while wildlife groups see an additional threat to an environment already dealing with a feral cat problem.
Savannah cats: biosecurity threat or media beatup?
Guests
Professor Tony Peacock, CEO Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre
Glenn Parker, registered breeder, Savannah Cats Australia
Chris Winchester, registered breeder, Savannahs Australia
Dr. Joanne Sillince, CEO of the Pet Industry Association of Australia
Dr. Bob Doneley, West Toowoomba Vet surgery, registered specialist in bird medicine with 25 years of experience with birds, exotics and small animals
Further Information
Link to government review of the potential impacts of hybrid Savannah cats
Link to public comment on government assessment report
Link to Savannahs Australia, breeder of Savannah cats
Link to Savannah Cats Australia, breeder of Savannah cats
Link to Savannah Cats Down Under, breeder of Savannah cats
Link to Invasive Animal Cooperative Research Centre
Link to the Pet Industry Association of Australia
Link to the government exotic animal guide
Link to government information about feral cats
Link to information on feral animals
Presenter
Paul Barclay
Story Researcher and Producer
Karin Zsivanovits
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