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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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He likes books too, which made him the ideal reviewer for Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer. Agonizing quandaries concerning invasive species are well-known to wildlife biologists. Arriving in North America around the time of Columbus, they have become “one of the most successful invasive species on earth.”.

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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. One is Tylenol (the human pain medication) — a completely selective feral-cat poison.

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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… Matthew Anderson [of Audubon] said proponents of colonies are putting the interests of one invasive speciescats — over the hundreds of other native ones that are their prey. Cats are domesticated animals that are not indigenous wildlife in North America. Those who violate the ordinance can be fined $200.