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01-29-13, 05:23 PM #1Cats the top threat to U.S. wildlife
Really wouldn't of thought they were the top threat and amazed at the amount they had killed (and the extinction of 33 animals). I do see, at least around the neighborhood a ton of feral cats, and wouldn't be surprised if there are many in other parts so I suppose it isn't a huge shock but still, anyone think cats would be the biggest threat?
BBC News - Cats killing billions of animals in the US
Originally Posted by Rebecca Morelle
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01-29-13, 06:41 PM #3Re: Cats the top threat to U.S. wildlife
I wouldn't doubt it. Not only do they kill pretty much any and all small animals, they can wreak some serious havoc on a house(I know more than a few people that had to either replace ductwork or ceiling insulation because of cats). Stray/wild cats are basically vermin, on level with Coons and possums IMO.
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01-29-13, 07:44 PM #5
Re: Cats the top threat to U.S. wildlife
Yep. In one of my Env Sci. sections years ago we had a a discussion about cats and looked at some statistics.
We have miniaturized one of natures best land-born killing machines and replicated them en masse. They are supposed to be a top tier predator with a much smaller population partially due to larger energy requirements but also prey availability. Cats are perfect hunters and they are obligate carnivores; they only eat meat aside from the collateral fur, bones feathers and possible gut-contents of their prey.
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01-29-13, 07:55 PM #6
Re: Cats the top threat to U.S. wildlife
I think this really sums up the entire thing very simply
How much do cats actually kill? [Infographic] - The Oatmeal
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