Feral cats pose threat to Black Hills birds, lions

Feral cats roaming Black Hills communities present more than just a question of how to reduce their numbers humanely. The wild cats have long-reaching consequences for native species large and small. The list of animals that are affected when domestic cats have to fend for themselves starts with native birds and chipmunks and goes up the food chain to mountain lions. Hunters using trail cameras have been recording images and data concerning cougar numbers, travel patterns and overall health. Disturbingly, some of the lion images show mature...