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How much wildlife do pet cats actually kill?
Original: How much wildlife do cats actually kill – should we really keep our pet cats indoors?
A renewed debate is under way over the impact of domestic cats on wildlife, asking whether owners should keep their pets indoors. Cats are known to kill large numbers of birds, small mammals and other animals, prompting disagreement between conservationists concerned about declining species and owners who argue cats need outdoor freedom.
Why now: People are debating the tension between pet welfare and wildlife conservation as cat predation figures draw attention.
domestic catsBBC Wildlife Magazine
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- How much wildlife do cats actually kill – should we really keep our pet cats indoors? · BBC Wildlife Magazine
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