Published 2 years ago

German town orders cats to be kept indoors to save rare birds

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Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August. The decree is designed to help save the crested lark, which makes its nest on the ground and is therefore easy prey for feline hunters. The bird's population in Western Europe has declined sharply in recent decades.

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Penn Live

Cats can’t come out during rare birds’ breeding season, German town says

The decree is designed to help save the crested lark, which makes its nest on the ground and is therefore easy prey for feline hunters.

2 years ago·Harrisburg, United States

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Euronews

German town orders cats to be kept indoors to save rare birds

Walldorf has ordered pet owners to keep their cats indoors during the crested lark's breeding season.

2 years ago·France

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FOX13news

Cats to stay indoors in German town during rare bird's breeding season

Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.

2 years ago

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