“Field Evaluation of Olfactory Lures for Feral Cats (Felis Catus L.) in Central Australia”, 1997 (; backlinks; similar):
Field trials were conducted in central Australia to evaluate the ability of various olfactory lures to attract feral cats (Felis catus L.).
Ten food-based lures, one plant extract and two scent-based lures (anal-gland preparations from male and female cats) were evaluated on the basis of visitation rates and elicited behavioral responses. A visual lure composed of bird feathers was also tested in conjunction with the scent-based lures.
One food-based lure (sun-rendered prawn) and both of the scent-based lures were found to attract feral cats. The visual lure did not enhance the attractiveness of the scent-based lures.
The possible uses and relative advantages of these lures in control programmes and in ecological studies of cats are discussed.