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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

10,000 Birds

Mark Gamin, a Cleveland lawyer, likes cats and birds both. This is Mark’s first contribution to 10,000 Birds. In Oregon, the Barred Owl is taking over Northern Spotted Owl territory and threatening that smaller bird’s survival. They argue for the elimination of free-range cats entirely.

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Feral Cats Are An Invasive Species in North America (and elsewhere)

10,000 Birds

I find it astonishing that people argue of whether feral cats are bad for birds in North America. Dogs are similarly dispersed across size ranges, with Foxes, Coyotes, and Wolves taking prey across different parts of the size range. How many wild birds are eaten by either feral Cats or “outdoor Cats?”