Should cats be banned for biodiversity?

Recently the Scottish first minister, John Swinney, was forced to deny plans to ban cats after a report from independent experts said the species was a threat to Scotland’s wildlife. Subscribe to The Guardian on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/subscribegdn In the UK, it is estimated that cats kill or bring home 57 million mammals and 27 million birds every year. But there are ways to reduce their killing. Watch the video to hear science reporter and cat lover Madeleine Finlay explain the best ways to reduce our feline companions’ impact on wildlife without affecting welfare. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3biVfwh Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► https://ift.tt/YL3jRix Website ► https://ift.tt/tr4yUwc Facebook ► https://ift.tt/rwWcFft Twitter ► https://twitter.com/guardian Instagram ► https://ift.tt/yS5VPuQ The Guardian on YouTube: Guardian News ► https://bit.ly/guardiannewssubs Guardian Australia ► https://bit.ly/guardianaussubs Guardian Football ► https://bit.ly/gdnfootballsubs Guardian Sport ► https://bit.ly/gdnsportsubs It's Complicated ► https://bit.ly/ItsComplicatedSubs Guardian Live ► https://bit.ly/guardianlivesubs #cats #catvideos #catshorts #catban #bancats #catlovers #banthecats #feline