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* ''Felis silvestris'' is species native to Europe, and would exist here without human intervention.
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* ''Felis silvestris'' is a species native to Europe, and would exist here without human intervention.
 
* The impact of this species on wild bird and mammal species must be recognised.
 
* The impact of this species on wild bird and mammal species must be recognised.
* However, the relative size of the wild and feral cat populations, the impact of climate and public policy responsibilities for Trap-neuter-return (TNR) programmes should be taken into account when making recommendations to control the activities of pet cats.
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* However, the relative size of the wild and feral cat populations, the impact of climate and public policy responsibilities for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programmes should be taken into account when making recommendations to control the activities of pet cats.
 
* The impact on birds and mammals should not be generalised from countries where ''Felis silvestris'' is native to those where it is not (such as the USA), and vice versa.
 
* The impact on birds and mammals should not be generalised from countries where ''Felis silvestris'' is native to those where it is not (such as the USA), and vice versa.
 
* Increasing bird numbers by feeding birds and providing an insect and bird friendly garden does not appear to increase predation risk.  
 
* Increasing bird numbers by feeding birds and providing an insect and bird friendly garden does not appear to increase predation risk.  
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[[Category:JBowen reviewed]]
 
[[Category:JBowen reviewed]]
 
[[Category:Normal Feline Behaviour]]
 
[[Category:Normal Feline Behaviour]]
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[[Category:To Do - Behaviour preCeva]]