![]() Predation by feral cats is one of the greatest threats to Australia’s land-based mammals and is implicated in the involvement of at least 27 mammal species extinctions. However, many of the native species on the island are highly susceptible to predation by feral cats.įeral cats are a significant pest species in Australia and have a catastrophic impact on Australia’s native fauna populations. Of the native species recorded on French Island, 34 are listed as threatened with extinction. The island supports a population of Long-nosed Potoroos and the recently introduced Eastern Barred Bandicoot. Over 230 bird species have been recorded here including White-bellied Sea Eagle, King Quail and Orange-bellied Parrot, as well as 33 species of waders that forage along the coast at low tide. The combination of its isolation, location and the absence of the European Red Fox are characteristics that set French Island apart from other important biodiversity conservation areas in Victoria. Surrounded by the internationally significant Western Port Ramsar site, French Island is a special place for biodiversity.
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