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beamer writes:
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| I'm not a cat lover or a keeper and I don't doubt cats do affect the
| ecology.
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| Some areas probably do have a bad problem but to say *most* suburban
| areas are *over run* is a wild exaggeration.

Are you quite sure that YOUR statement isn't the wild exaggeration?
Not seeing an animal doesn't mean it's not there - think of rats!

I am old enough to remember when a significant proportion of the
south and midlands of England was outside the territory of a cat
(i.e. not visited regularly). I believe that the current proportion
is negligible, and (from the viewpoint of the survival of some small
bird and mammal species), that constitutes being over-run.

Note that I am not saying that it is the only definition - merely
that is is a justifiable one.

| Of course, I'm willing to be convinced otherwise if there is evidence
| from reputable reports/studies.

There is some evidence, actually, if you look for it - fairly
mediocre evidence, but some.

But, of course, one could ask for any reputable reports/studies
supporting your position?


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.