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It's Hard to Believe What Happened on Marion Island: Five Cats Caused an Ecological Disaster

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In 1949, five domestic cats were brought to the subantarctic island of Marion in the Indian Ocean. They were supposed to help eradicate mice accidentally brought to the island by seal hunters in the 19th century. At first glance, the solution seemed logical: cats catch mice, which means that the problem should be solved. However, everything turned out completely differently.
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In 1949, five domestic cats were brought to the subantarctic island of Marion in the Indian Ocean. They were supposed to help eradicate mice accidentally brought to the island by seal hunters in the 19th century. At first glance, the solution seemed logical: cats catch mice, which means that the problem should be solved. However, everything turned out completely differently.

·Vilnius, Lithuania
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lrytas.lt broke the news in Vilnius, Lithuania on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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