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Cats and chicks

10,000 Birds

In the UK, so figures indicate , 10 million domestic cats account for 275 million prey items, of which 55 million are birds. In Australia where the endemic prey population has evolved without cats, the problem has reached the stage where drastic measures have been imposed. Cats rely on stealth to ambush their prey.

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Fur and Fangs rather than Feathers and Beaks

10,000 Birds

I remember the guide on my first Kenyan birding safari remarking that “birding groups always see far more mammals than those who come just to see animals. At the time (1968) sightings of lynx in the Doñana were extremely rare as the animals were so shy: I was extremely fortunate to have this encounter. (I

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Why no dog-sized cats?

Reddit Animals

So there are small cats, counting up to the size of a pallas cat or so, and there are big cats, pumas ans cheetas being the smallest ones in this category. But why aren't there medium sized cats? submitted by /u/altago [link] [comments]

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Outdoor/Feral Cat Problem? Call the SWAT Team

10,000 Birds

This is what we need for birds, whose rights as government-protected species are violated every day by free-roaming cats. Thanks to groups like Alley Cat Allies, outdoor and feral cats have become above the law. Neighbor B has nine outdoor cats. Neighbor A asks neighbor B to contain his cats. Sealed With A Trap.

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Is there an animal like this?

Reddit Animals

And are sensible to things, be it sound, smell, they can sense things, be alert, like cat whiskers, or rabbit ears, etc. clean themselves / help groom companions - they may go freeze or flop response when scared OR display a pose, like cats when in fear, or pangolin rolling up. . Hi, I hope this post is ok here. they are monogamous.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

10,000 Birds

The other day, Minneapolis, Minnesota passed a feral cat ordinance. So I put together a “carnival” (of sorts) of Feral Cat Ordinances and Issues that samples current events across the US. From the Star Tribune : Feral cats win a round at Minneapolis City Hall. She said she has a cat that stays indoors — unwillingly.

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Weird Cat Behaviors (And What They Mean)

4 The Love Of Animals

Your cat’s antics can say a lot about what they’re thinking. Cats are funny animals that’s half the reason Youtube exists and they’re funny because so much of what they do seems inexplicable. When your adult cats knead, you know that they’re comfortable, happy, and feeling at home.

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