Outdoor cats have gained a reputation. In Disney movies, they’re charismatic. To humans, they’re curious and lovable. Some countries, like Turkey, have made cats a huge part of daily life. Istanbul alone has 125,000 free-roaming cats, fed and taken care of by residents. But to conservationists, they are a massive threat.
In the US, there are about 86 million cats. Although it is harder to measure, it is estimated that there are 32 million feral or “community” cats. (more…)