An environmentalist in New Zealand named Gareth Morgan has asked the country to make their current pet cat the last they ever have!
Morgan says that cats are responsible for the extinction of at least six different bird species in New Zealand and a scientist named David Winter confirmed that statement. While that is a legitimate concern, lots of people are furious with Morgan.
Over half the population of New Zealand are cat owners, so this news is causing a lot of alarm and outrage. Everyone agrees that protecting the environment is important, but are doubtful of Morgan’s solution.
Morgan has even started a website called Cats To Go which features a captain reading, “That little ball of fluff you own is a natural killer.”
Do you agree with Gareth Morgan’s idea that New Zealand should be free of cats to protect the environment? Or do you think there is a more reasonable solution? Voice your opinions in the comments below or tweet us TheMagazineHQ!