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Domestic Cats: Apex Predators and Ecosystem Impact
Examines the ecological consequences of free-roaming domestic cats, emphasizing their staggering role in the decline of bird populations and other small wildlife. It notes that cats kill billions of birds each year in the U.S. alone—far more than any natural predator—and have contributed to several species extinctions worldwide. The discussion highlights the ongoing debate over whether cats should be allowed outdoors, referencing initiatives like Nature Canada’s bird-friendly city program, which promotes no-roam bylaws and urban wildlife protection. The text also outlines the dangers cats face outdoors, such as disease, accidents, and reduced lifespans, while addressing Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) programs used by rescues to control feral cat populations—though their success in reducing wildlife harm remains disputed.
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You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
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Produced by:
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By Wild WondersExamines the ecological consequences of free-roaming domestic cats, emphasizing their staggering role in the decline of bird populations and other small wildlife. It notes that cats kill billions of birds each year in the U.S. alone—far more than any natural predator—and have contributed to several species extinctions worldwide. The discussion highlights the ongoing debate over whether cats should be allowed outdoors, referencing initiatives like Nature Canada’s bird-friendly city program, which promotes no-roam bylaws and urban wildlife protection. The text also outlines the dangers cats face outdoors, such as disease, accidents, and reduced lifespans, while addressing Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) programs used by rescues to control feral cat populations—though their success in reducing wildlife harm remains disputed.
You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
https://linktr.ee/wild_wonders1
Produced by:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/
You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
https://linktr.ee/wild_wonders1
Produced by:
https://www.podcaistudio.com/