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Apocalypse meow: ‘cuddly killers’ under fire

Meow then: According to estimates, there are more than 400 million cats worldwide.

Are there too many cats in the world? They have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. But wildlife lovers complain that these furry pets are killing millions of birds. 

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