Foxes and cats have a devastating impact on native wildlife especially on small mammals, birds and reptiles. Their impact is greatest where over-grazing or fire has left little vegetation in which native species can hide.
On many Bush Heritage reserves foxes are controlled by baiting with 1080 poison baits. Cats are trapped where possible. Both foxes and cats are also shot.
Dingoes are Australia's top natural predator and are an important part of the ecology.
How the wildlife responds
Removing feral predators immediately improves the likelihood that small native animals will live longer and breed successfully. It directly enhances the long-term future and resilience of wildlife populations.