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Research overview: Cytauxzoon felis and the bobcat as a tick-borne disease reservoir
OverviewCytauxzoon felis is a tick-transmitted protozoan that causes a frequently fatal disease in domestic cats, with bobcats serving as the natural reservoir host. This overview synthesizes the parasite’s l…
Research overview: atypical Toxoplasma strains in sea otters and the wild felid connection
OverviewSome Toxoplasma infections in southern sea otters involve unusual atypical genotypes, including a so-called Type X strain rarely seen in domestic cats. This overview surveys research suggesting that w…
Research overview: domestic cats within urban mesopredator communities
OverviewDomestic cats occupy the urban carnivore community alongside native mesopredators and larger carnivores, and their abundance is shaped by interactions with these species. This overview synthesises res…
Research overview: the mesopredator release concept in urban ecosystems
OverviewMesopredator release, in which the decline of top predators allows smaller predators to increase and overexploit prey, is a foundational concept linking urban fragmentation to biodiversity loss. This…