Cats could be killing more wildlife than previously thought, according to a study which suggests the dead birds and rodents our pets leave on our doormats are just the tip of the iceberg.
While most domestic cats appear docile and seem to spend most of their time asleep, researchers found that about one in three regularly hunts prey, killing an average of two animals per week.
Many owners are accustomed to finding the occasional dead animal on their doorstep, but researchers found that these account for less than a quarter of cats’ overall tally…