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R.D./Kirkpatrick
1965
Felis domestica
Atafu Atoll, Tokelan Islands.
Mar. 3 Many cats are present on the atoll.
The natives keep the cats as pets
and to eat rats. They do not eat
the cats.
Jarvis Island, Line Islands.
Mar. 7 211 cats were killed by ATF trip
personnel during their stay here March
14-19, 1964. Many more were seen but
not killed. The killed cats were
in poor physical shape.
On the present trip, 12 cats were
killed, included at least 7 kittens and
2 lactating females. All of the cats
killed were in excellent physical
condition.
At least 2 cats are known to
still be on the island since they
were seen but not killed.