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Domestic cats “amongst the most problematic invasive species in the world” (www.theguardian.com)

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[A study] show[s] [that domestic cats] eat more than 2,000 species globally – including hundreds that are of conservation concern.

“Our study sheds light on the predatory habits of one of the world’s most successful and widely distributed invasive predators,” the researchers, led by Christopher Lepczyk from Auburn University in the US, wrote in the paper.

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[–] CherryBlossoms@beehaw.org 24 points 11 months ago

Keep pets inside and everyone gets along :)