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Cat Wars: The Devastating Consequences of a Cuddly Killer

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Agonizing quandaries concerning invasive species are well-known to wildlife biologists. 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

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Feral Cats in American Cities

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Nonprofit pet protection groups would manage the program and be responsible for ensuring that cat caretakers take the required steps. … Matthew Anderson [of Audubon] said proponents of colonies are putting the interests of one invasive species — cats — over the hundreds of other native ones that are their prey.

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That Awkward Moment With Feral Cats and Family

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I have mixed feelings about TNR. And if a feral cat colony is near an endangered species, the colony should be eliminated. ” I argued that the kittens were young enough to be socialized and pointed out that she had pictures of them letting her hold them and pet them. We see several different types of species.