Cats were brought to Australia in 1788, and more than 200 years later, the country’s native wildlife are still taking the toll | World News
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July 9, 2026
Domestic cats arrived in Australia with the First Fleet in 1788 and were introduced as familiar companions and a practical method of controlling rodents. Within decades, many fled or were abandoned, gradually establishing wild populations far from early…