Feral cats prove a devil of a problem in Tasmania

Activists call for a cull of feral cats in Australia’s island state where they are threatening native species.

Wildlife activists are calling for a cull of feral cats in Australia’s island state, Tasmania, where they are breeding out of control – outnumbering humans two to one and threatening livestock and native species.

Cats eat small mammals, lizards and insects – traditionally the prey of animals native to Australia.

Al Jazeera’s Andrew Thomas reports.

Source: Al Jazeera

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