Cayman Cat Crisis: Fred Burton

Today we chat with Fred Burton, DoE Terrestrial Resources Unit Director and head man in charge of tackling the invasive cat situation here in the Cayman Islands. As cat control measures can be a controversial topic, Fred highlights their importance and outlines the impacts feral cats are having on our ecosystem and native species.

If you would like more information on this topic, you can visit the DoE Website for their frequently asked questions on cat control: https://doe.ky/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Feral-Cat-FAQ.pdf

And check out our Protecting Paradise Deep Dive blog for a deeper look into the topic: https://www.protectingparadiseky.com/episode-deep-dives

Dedicated to Cooper Rooney xx 

Script: Bella Rooney 

Music and Sound: James Brake