Sentences with phrase «cat densities observed»

The higher cat densities observed near some developed areas may be spillover from overcrowded conditions associated with TNR colonies and unsterilized pets, which may affect native prey populations in areas immediately adjacent to colonies.

Human - inhabited areas and known TNR (trap - neuter - release) colonies are shown because of the higher cat densities observed near those areas.

Not exact matches

So, although densities «reaching up to 1,580 cats per square kilometer in urban areas» were observed, more than half fell between 132 and 417 cats per square kilometer (or 51 — 161 cats per square mile).

It's difficult enough to show a direct link between observed predation and population impacts; suggesting a causal connection between high cat densities and declining bird populations is misleading and irresponsible.