Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Your cat is likely to live longer if you don't let them roam—new study

We all know cats represent a major threat to native animals and birds. Australia's 5.3 million domestic cats kill a total of 546 million animals each year in Australia. What's less well known is allowing your domestic cat to roam outside exposes them to considerable danger—and the risk of a short li...

Your cat is likely to live longer if you don't let them roam—new study
Image: Phys.org
We all know cats represent a major threat to native animals and birds. Australia's 5.3 million domestic cats kill a total of 546 million animals each year in Australia. What's less well known is allowing your domestic cat to roam outside exposes them to considerable danger—and the risk of a short life.

Originally published at Phys.org

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