Feral Cats and Ecological Impact

This chapter explores the contentious issue of feral cats in U.S. communities, including a controversial contest for youth to hunt them which faced public backlash. It discusses the ecological implications of feral cat overpopulation, touching on historical domestication, the role of cats in disease transmission, and their impact on bird populations. Throughout, it contrasts attitudes towards pet ownership and examines the ongoing debates among animal advocates and conservationists.