On a small Japanese island, cats are now twice as numerous as humans. More than a hundred felines walk through the streets of Tashirojima, facing a handful of elderly residents. Their presence owes nothing to chance: these animals were introduced decades ago for a mission [...]
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The population of this island nation is only about 1.3 million, but the number of cats has reached over 2 million, causing a management crisis for the authorities.
On a small Japanese island, cats are now twice as numerous as humans. More than a hundred felines walk through the streets of Tashirojima, facing a handful of elderly residents. Their presence owes nothing to chance: these animals were introduced decades ago for a mission [...]