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Over 400 Feral Cats Culled to Protect Wildlife

4/7/2025

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In New South Wales, over 400 feral cats were culled last year to safeguard native wildlife, with 62 more eliminated in 2024. While conservationists recognize the urgency of this action, they stress that it’s not a panacea, as feral cats pose a grave threat to both wildlife and livestock, spreading dangerous diseases like toxoplasmosis.

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Story summary

In New South Wales, over 400 feral cats were culled last year to safeguard native wildlife, with 62 more eliminated in 2024. While conservationists recognize the urgency of this action, they stress that it’s not a panacea, as feral cats pose a grave threat to both wildlife and livestock, spreading dangerous diseases like toxoplasmosis.