# Kitten Predator Captures Research Team Shares Photos and Video Taken with the Kitty Cam By Dan Campo | Published 2012-08-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-domestic-cats-video-photos-cameras References: [usatoday](http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-08-06/house-cats-kill/56831262/1?csp=Dailybriefing) & [kittycams.uga.edu](http://www.kittycams.uga.edu/photovideo.html) Whether it's a dead mouse or a headless bird, if you've ever owned a cat, you've probably been on the receiving end of a roadkill-esque 'present' at least once -- the Kitty Cam looks into this feline tendency by going straight to the source. Predation of local bird and small mammal wildlife from cats is starting to become a serious issue. In addition to increased human development, the [American Bird Conservancy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biotiaid-urine-test) says predation from domestic cats is to blame for a decline in population of one out of every three American bird species. Research from the [University of Georgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-tracker) sheds light on the lives of free-roaming domestic cats. Sixty cats were fitted with special cameras designed by [National Geographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debrireporting-wildlife-app) to gather thousands of hours of video and photos over the course of a year. The UGA research team posted the photo and video evidence with the general public. Researchers hope people will better understand their cats after viewing it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Kitty Cam Research:** Developing and marketing special cameras or surveillance systems designed to better understand cats' behavior and help mitigate the negative impact of pet predation on local wildlife populations. - **Cat Containment Solutions:** Innovating and promoting the use of solutions such as catios, enclosed outdoor spaces, or harness training to prevent outdoor cats from roaming freely and harming local wildlife. - **Eco-friendly Pet Products:** Coming up with more sustainable, eco-friendly, and ethical alternatives to existing pet food, toys, and disposable items to help minimize the environmental impact of pet ownership. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Technology:** Providing advanced gadgets, devices, and software solutions to help pet owners monitor, train, and interact with their cats or other pets and improve their health, safety, and welfare. - **Wildlife Conservation:** Engaging in research, advocacy, and public education efforts to protect and restore local bird and mammal populations affected by human and animal activities, including pets with predatory instincts. - **Eco-friendly Consumer Goods:** Developing and producing sustainable, ethical, and non-toxic products for pets and their owners, such as biodegradable litter, organic pet food, recycled toys, and reusable accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Cat Care Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teendow-xlym.md) - [AI-Powered Litter Box Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litterlens.md) - [Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartography.md) - [Cat Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisker-tracker.md) - [Prey-Detecting Smart Cat Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-door-with-prey-detection.md) - [Crowdfunded Pet-Monitoring Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siipet.md) - [Canine-Friendly Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kivi-action-camera.md) - [Revolutionary Bird-Watching Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolutionized-smart-nest-box-nest-box-live-has-built-a-device-showing-bird.md) - [AI-Powered Cat Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flappie.md)