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In 1788, cats were brought to Australia after more than 200 years later, the country's native wildlife is still paying the price
The domestic cat arrived in Australia with the First Fleet in 1788, introduced as a familiar companion and a practical way to control rodents. Within decades, many had escaped or been abandoned, gradually establishing wild populations far beyond early settlements.
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
British settlers brought domestic cats to Australia in 1788 to control rats and mice around ships, farms, and settlements, but escaped cats…
Explore how British settlers brought domestic cats to Australia in 1788 for pest control, which now threaten native wildlife by killing billions of animals annually.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
In 1788, cats were brought to Australia after more than 200 years later, the country's native wildlife is still paying the price