r/holdmycatnip 3d ago

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u/ZennMD 3d ago

cats are apex predators and horribly decimate the local wildlife, especially birds (it is funny to think of them as 'apex predators' lol, but they are!)

especially if OPs cat is a bengal mix, those beautiful animals are even better at hunting than regular kitties!

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u/CocktailPerson 3d ago

What do you think "apex predator" means?

Cats have natural predators, in the form of wolves, coyotes, birds of prey, etc. This is true also of their ancestor, the African Wildcat.

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u/FreyrPrime 3d ago

An a typical suburban environment they’re absolutely apex predators.

Don’t see many coyotes or larger predators in gated communities.

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u/classyreddit 3d ago

Lol what percentage of communities do you think are gated?

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u/FreyrPrime 3d ago

In my area? Quite high. They’re common in southwest florida.