Balanced News: Australian government declares ‘war’ on feral cats

The Australian government has launched a new action plan to combat the devastating impact of feral cats on native wildlife. It is estimated that cats kill two billion reptiles, birds, and mammals every year in Australia, with feral cats being responsible for two-thirds of mammal extinctions in the past 200 years. Feral cats also threaten over 200 nationally listed threatened species. The government has already invested millions in eradication programs and is exploring new solutions, such as a bait that won’t harm native animals. The plan is open for public consultation until December.