Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Co.

Copyright Date: 2020

Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 09/30/19

Pages: 32 pages

ISBN: 0-7787-6686-1

ISBN 13: 978-0-7787-6686-5

Dewey: 636

LCCN: 2019023698

Dimensions: 28 cm.

Subject Heading:
Feral animals. Juvenile literature.
Introduced animals. Juvenile literature.
Urban ecology (Sociology). Juvenile literature.
Human-animal relationships. Juvenile literature.
Feral animals.
Introduced animals.
Urban ecology (Sociology).
Human-animal relationships.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Word Count: 3,737

Reading Level: 5.9

Interest Level: 3-6

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.9 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 505477 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: 970L

An estimated 70 million feral cats live in the United States alone--decimating bird populations and threatening public health. This informative book investigates the growing populations of "obligates"--abandoned pets, now wild and producing feral offspring, and introduced animals that live in urban and urban fringe areas. An examination reveals the impact these animals are having on resources, space, and native species. Additional content focuses on the charities and organizations that help care for and limit the numbers of feral animals.