Feral Cats: A Persistent Environmental Challenge in Australia

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Feral cats, introduced to Australia in 1788, have become a major environmental threat, killing billions of native animals annually and contributing to numerous extinctions.
Despite control efforts, managing these adaptable predators across the continent remains a significant challenge.

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Feral cats, introduced to Australia in 1788, have become a major environmental threat, killing billions of native animals annually and contributing to numerous extinctions. Despite control efforts, managing these adaptable predators across the continent remains a significant challenge.

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