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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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pets) that roam out-of-doors; At least 500 milllion birds are killed by cats each year (but the number is probably higher, maybe twice that or more); Cat feces, via which a dangerous parasite is distributed, amount to 1.2 There is evidence that toxoplasma leads, in humans, to an elevated risk of mental illness and depression.

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The Lost Macaw of Cuba

10,000 Birds

Islands, with their high levels of endemism and specialization, are particularly fragile and vulnerable to human activity. Although knowledge of its existence dates back to writings made by Christopher Columbus in the 14th century, we know relatively little about this bird’s biology, ecology, and historical distribution.

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