A feral cat photographed near Neil Hawkins Park.
Camera IconA feral cat photographed near Neil Hawkins Park. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Outfoxing the ferals not easy in Yellagonga

Kevin McLeod, Friends of Yellagonga chairmanWanneroo Times

Despite twice yearly fox trapping, the number of fox sightings show the problem remains.

Baiting is more effective than trapping but is seen as high risk in urban areas especially with dogs being off the lead.

Foxes attack adult turtles when they nest, dig up their eggs and then hunt any hatchlings so it's amazing there are any turtles left.

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