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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Apocalypse meow: ‘cuddly killers’ under fire
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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What's happening?
Some places are banning cats from going outside, like Melbourne in Australia and the town of Walldorf in Germany.
Humans love cats. We have kept cats as pets for many years. Unlike other pets, they do not always stay inside. Many walk around outside without their owners.
Wildlife experts say pet cats are killing birds and small mammalsWarm blooded animals where the female gives birth to live young. . In the UK, cats kill as many as 27 million birds every year. Now, some towns have decided that cats should stay in their homes.
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Some people think this is the only way to protectLook after or save. wildlife. Others say it is unfair to keep cats inside.
And some say that cats are not the biggest danger for birds. The loss of their habitatAn animal's habitat is the place that they live in. is a much bigger problem.
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Are there too many cats in the world?
Yes! Cats kill many wild animals. It is a problem in every country. The world's cats are out of control.
No! Cats bring happiness to millions of people around the world. And they are not the biggest danger birds face.
Keywords
Mammals - Warm blooded animals where the female gives birth to live young.
Protect - Look after or save.
Habitat - An animal's habitat is the place that they live in.
Apocalypse meow: ‘cuddly killers’ under fire
Meow then: According to estimates, there are more than 400 million cats worldwide. Glossary
Mammals - Warm blooded animals where the female gives birth to live young.
Protect - Look after or save.
Habitat - An animal’s habitat is the place that they live in.