Killer kitties: cats are eating 2,000 species, including hundreds that are at risk
www.theguardian.com
The first study to quantify what our felines eat on a global scale finds they have a significant impact on wildlife

[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.

  •  t3rmit3   ( @t3rmit3@beehaw.org ) 
    7•7 months ago

    My brother is the same way. My cat lives inside (though we have a large balcony he runs around on as well, with planters he can lay in and monch on the cat-safe stuff I grow in them), and he is much safer for it.

    Outdoor cats die to vehicles constantly, so it’s not just irresponsible towards local wildlife, it’s also irresponsible towards the cats.