Under the ban, which is expected to take effect in October in a small village on the southern coast of New Zealand, Omaui village residents will neuter their cats and register their name with the municipality, and once these animals die, no one in the village will be allowed to feed cats again. The purpose of the law is to protect wildlife. The reason for this decision is that cats kill billions of birds and mammals around the world every year, while village residents oppose this plan, saying that poisons, cars and humans also harm living species.

Cats should not roam the streets Omaui village officials say the cats that roam outside hunt birds, insects, and reptiles, based on camera footage. Smithsonian Migratory Birds Center President Dr. Peter Marra stated that he is not against cats and cats at home. “Cats are amazing pets. But they should not be let loose on the streets ”, defending the decision. According to Marra, “We do not allow dogs to wander outside. It's time for cats, too. ”

Cats cause 63 animal species to become extinct Dr. The extinction of 63 animal species worldwide is linked to the explosion in the domestic cat population, Marra says. In regions with sensitive ecosystems such as New Zealand, this problem is more serious. “The measure seems extreme but the situation is out of control. People now need to change their view of these animals, ”Marra said.“ Cats should be adopted, neutered, exercised at home by playing with toys, and leashed if necessary in a controlled environment, ”he said. It is estimated that there is a cat in every two homes in New Zealand.

The problem is not with cats, but with humans It is estimated that there are 86 million house cats in the USA. This roughly means feeding a cat in every third household. There are millions of cats living on the streets. Saying that the problem is not with cats, but with humans, Marra points out that cat posts on social media have caused an explosion in the number of pet cats. Cats are thought to kill 4 billion birds and 22 billion mammals each year in America alone. In England, although the cat population is decreasing, it is stated that these animals cause the death of 55 million birds every year.

Australia develops programs to reduce cat population In Australia, the cats blamed for the extinction of living species in nature are a subject of debate. Programs have been carried out to reduce the cat population in the country since 2015. A curfew is planned for cats. The awarding of $ 10 per stray cat in Queensland drew reaction from animal rights groups.