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  • Some conservationists advocate for the elimination of free-ranging cats, citing risks to biodiversity and public health.
  • They label critics as 'science deniers' or 'merchants of doubt'.
  • This viewpoint is challenged as fueling a moral panic and mischaracterizing scientific skepticism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the claims regarding the ecological and epidemiological risks posed by free-ranging cats.
  • To address the ethical and policy dimensions of managing human-cat-wildlife interactions.
  • To advocate for a collaborative approach to scientific and ethical knowledge generation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and critical analysis of existing scientific and ethical arguments.
  • Examination of the evidence base for cat-induced biodiversity loss and public health impacts.
  • Exploration of ethical frameworks for animal management and coexistence.

Main Results:

  • Evidence does not universally support the claim that free-ranging cats are a disaster for biodiversity and human health in all contexts.
  • Skepticism regarding the severity of cat impacts is scientifically valid and distinct from disinformation campaigns.
  • Significant ethical and policy questions surrounding lethal management and coexistence remain unresolved.

Conclusions:

  • The assertion that free-ranging cats pose an 'enormous risk' warrants nuanced scientific and ethical consideration, not outright dismissal.
  • A collaborative approach is essential for developing evidence-based strategies for coexistence.
  • Further research is needed to inform ethical policies for managing free-ranging cats and protecting native wildlife.