Researchers say pet cats wrongly blamed for injuring native wildlife
Researchers from the University of Queensland found that pet cats accounted for only 0.6 percent of injuries to native wildlife in NSW over 11 years. The study analyzed 52,475 cases and revealed that dog attacks were three times more frequent. Experts stress the importance of focusing on more significant threats to wildlife beyond just domestic.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 05:23 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 05:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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