Cats kill millions of birds a year in New Zealand
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Feral and domestic cats are estimated to kill as many as 100 million birds every year in New Zealand.
But that's not all they prey on.
A Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) spokesperson said it was important to remember that cats do not just threaten bird life.
"They kill indiscriminately. The Global Invasive Species Database (2014) nominated cats among the 100 worst invaders," the spokesperson said.
"Our non-avian wildlife, such as bats, lizards, and invertebrates, was also particularly vulnerable to cats."
While HBRC did not monitor
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