I mean, cats are dangerous animals and shouldn't be kept as pets, but at least they were keeping the thing on a lead, thus preventing it from decimating Britain's already dwindling wildlife.
Dogs, particularly those off the lead, threaten wildlife too Merkz.
Countryfile ran out of things to say about sheep some time ago and now do profiles on Thngs That Are Bad To Wildlife. Unless that threat is posed by farmers, natch.
I can imagine a cat taking down a starling (whose numbers have plummeted) and maybe a blackbird. but htf are they going to get a blue tit or a sparrow unless they've been injured. they are never on the ground
Well if you actually bother to read the article...you might see the bits where they say there's no evidence to the effect that cats are responsible for declines in bird numbers...or the bit where they say that most bird would have been killed by cats would have died from natural causes anyway....or the bit where they say that the majority in decline in bird numbers derive from loss of habitat...
Or you could just assume that because it's published by the RSPB that it would blame the cats.
Buzz I long ago realised that following your links was a bad idea. like in that South Park MBLA episode, I can only speculate what your RSPB abbreviation might mean...
My cats both know the sound of their own names and respond to them.
They also both enjoy their walks on harness and one in particular is a huge fan of her little cat space bubble backpack carrier.. The other cat is too big for his unfortunately.
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Bit harsh.
I mean, cats are dangerous animals and shouldn't be kept as pets, but at least they were keeping the thing on a lead, thus preventing it from decimating Britain's already dwindling wildlife.
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Dogs are a bigger threat to our willdlife. Don't you watch your Countryfile?
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all of these ‘file’ lot disgust me with the filthy ways they carry on
i’d pull the lever myself
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That ginger farmer enrages me. He's always talking about how busy he is on the farm but HE'S NEVER fookING THERE.
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Ginger farmer is on 'zzettes "list". Along with half of the audience facing BBC tbf. Pretty low bar.
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Adam the Farmer rocks.
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This took an unexpected turn
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I'd say this is a safe bet
One has lurid pink hair
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classic
*has house cat*
*insists on free range chicken*
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dogs are not a bigger threat to wildlife than cats; they are a bigger threat to farm animals
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Dogs, particularly those off the lead, threaten wildlife too Merkz.
Countryfile ran out of things to say about sheep some time ago and now do profiles on Thngs That Are Bad To Wildlife. Unless that threat is posed by farmers, natch.
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Cats also are cuter
Soz, dogs
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God remember that time when I was slightly obsessed with that girl over near Tecco towers who wakes her cat on a lead eh? Blimey, times change innit.
I may train Jasper to growl at anyone with a Scottish accent.
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Wakes = walks
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An at least slightly objective view on cats and wildlife https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/advice/gardening-for-wildlife/animal-deterrents/cats-and-garden-birds/are-cats-causing-bird-declines/
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It's nowhere near objective Buzz. RSPB are known anti-catsers.
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I can imagine a cat taking down a starling (whose numbers have plummeted) and maybe a blackbird. but htf are they going to get a blue tit or a sparrow unless they've been injured. they are never on the ground
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Wang.
Spacebats.
You bet your ass.
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http://members.tripod.com/matt_morgan/SpaceBats.WAV
I never thought I’d find it hahah.
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rspb objective, ffs.
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Well if you actually bother to read the article...you might see the bits where they say there's no evidence to the effect that cats are responsible for declines in bird numbers...or the bit where they say that most bird would have been killed by cats would have died from natural causes anyway....or the bit where they say that the majority in decline in bird numbers derive from loss of habitat...
Or you could just assume that because it's published by the RSPB that it would blame the cats.
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So I'll assume the article is biased and wrong and consequently it must be the cats to blame.
FFS
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this is one of rof's weirder debates
wholeheartedly approve
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Nothing weird about a rof debate where people don't actually read links but comment on the content anyway. Par for the course.
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HAMSTERS FTW
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Get the sand out of your vag, Buzz.
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Buzz I long ago realised that following your links was a bad idea. like in that South Park MBLA episode, I can only speculate what your RSPB abbreviation might mean...
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My cats both know the sound of their own names and respond to them.
They also both enjoy their walks on harness and one in particular is a huge fan of her little cat space bubble backpack carrier.. The other cat is too big for his unfortunately.
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Also people should be aware that having an outdoor cat isn't just risky for the wildlife its also risky for the cat.
Outdoor cats live to an average age of just 5 years... indoor cats live to an average of 12/15 + years.
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