DSC_2654 Feral cat (Felis catus) lateral view of jaws of an old wild cat prepared by George Holley. Broken and absent teeth may indicate Feline immunodeficiency virus. FIV is a fatal disease in cats, and is similar to HIV in humans. Between 7% and 30% of NZ cats have FIV. Infection rates vary between regions, but areas with large feral cat populations have higher rates. Cromwell *
DSC_2663 Feral cat (Felis catus) lateral view of skull of a young wild cat prepared by George Holley. Note full set of healthy teeth. Broken and absent teeth in some skulls may indicate Feline immunodeficiency virus. FIV is a fatal disease in cats, and is similar to HIV in humans. Between 7% and 30% of NZ cats have FIV. Infection rates vary between regions, but areas with large feral cat populations have higher rates. Cromwell *
DSC_2658 Feral cat (Felis catus) lateral view of jaws of a young wild cat prepared by George Holley. Note full set of healthy teeth. Broken and absent teeth in some skulls may indicate Feline immunodeficiency virus. FIV is a fatal disease in cats, and is similar to HIV in humans. Between 7% and 30% of NZ cats have FIV. Infection rates vary between regions, but areas with large feral cat populations have higher rates. Cromwell *
