Feral cats killing far more native Australian wildlife than previously thought, scientists warn

Scientists have found that feral cats in Australia are killing native wildlife at a far greater rate than previously estimated, posing a serious extinction threat to many species. Researchers are calling for the creation of fenced "safe havens" to protect wildlife from feral cat predation. Australia already has one of the world's highest mammal extinction rates.

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