Coverage dated July 25, 2022 to July 26, 2022

Polish institute classifies cats as alien invasive species

Headline from WHEC Rochester

A respected Polish scientific institute has classified domestic cats as an “invasive alien species,” citing the damage they cause to birds and other wildlife. Some cat lovers have reacted emotionally

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Polish institute classifies cats as alien invasive species (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- A Polish scientific institute has classified domestic cats as an "invasive alien species," citing the damage they cause to birds

  2. 10TV Columbus

    Polish scientist defends classifying cats as 'alien invasive species' (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    The Polish Academy of Sciences wasn't prepared for the disapproving public response when they added the house cat into its 'invasive alien species' database.

  3. FOX 35 Orlando

    Cats classified as 'invasive alien species' by respected scientific institute (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    The criteria for including domestic cats among alien invasive species, “are 100% met by the cat,” the biologist said.

  4. CBS News

    Domestic cats have been classified as "alien invasive species" in Poland. Some cat lovers are not happy. (opens CBS News)

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    Domestic cats have a harmful impact on biodiversity given the number of birds and mammals they hunt and kill, a top scientists says.

  5. Fox News

    Cats classified as 'invasive alien species' by Polish scientific institute (opens Fox News)

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    Polish Academy of Sciences now considers cats an "invasive alien species" due to their hunting and killing of birds, other animals. Alley Cat Allies president Becky Robinson responds.

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