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submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by trk@aussie.zone to c/australia@aussie.zone

Broader adoption of keeping cats safe at home would have large benefits for cat welfare, human health, local wildlife and even the economy. So, should cat owners be required to keep their pets contained to their property?

The answer to the question is obviously "yes".

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[-] alekwithak@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

The Stephens Island Wren says go fuck yourself.

Or they would if they weren't wiped out by a single cat.

[-] kbin_space_program@kbin.run 1 points 6 months ago

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyall%27s_wren

Wrong. Feral cats, plural, leftover from the construction workers that built the lighthouse and facilities on the island, are blamed for the extinction.

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