Feral Cat Control Lifts New Zealand Dotterel Numbers From 105 to 160
The critically endangered southern dotterel population in New Zealand has grown by 52 percent after focused predator control efforts. Intensive campaigns aimed at feral cats on Stewart Island produced quick improvements in breeding. The population rose from 105 birds in early 2025 to an estimated 160 by April 2026. Wildlife officials emphasize that continued management of feral cats will be essential for the species' long-term survival.
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