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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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Mark Gamin, a Cleveland lawyer, likes cats and birds both. This is Mark’s first contribution to 10,000 Birds. Agonizing quandaries concerning invasive species are well-known to wildlife biologists. In Oregon, the Barred Owl is taking over Northern Spotted Owl territory and threatening that smaller bird’s survival.

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Why Did The National Audubon Society End Their Contract With Ted Williams?

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He also quoted a biologist pointing out how extreme the TNR people are and gave a few examples. Then he gave a couple of alternative solutions to the feral cat problem: There are two effective, humane alternatives to the cat hell of TNR. But the TNR lobby has blocked its registration for this use. Pretty standard.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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The problem of free-roaming cats — and their predation on birds and other wildlife — is hotly contested in communities across the country, and it triggered a lively exchange in the hearing room. And she has a North American bird book that has so far taught her how to recognize a sparrow. But I don’t want to do nothing.”.

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That Awkward Moment With Feral Cats and Family

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I have mixed feelings about TNR. But I don’t agree with the supplemental feeding that happens with feral cats–if you’re gonna call them wildlife, treat them as such. ” Then my sister weighed in who is as passionate for cats as I am for birds, “Nature is nature. Birds cats indoors'