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202133 minPGdocumentary

Feral

202133 minPGdocumentary

Several hundred thousand feral cats inhabit the Hawaiian Islands, where they threaten endangered species and ignite a heated debate statewide.

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Several hundred thousand feral cats inhabit the Hawaiian Islands, where they threaten endangered species and ignite a heated debate statewide.

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Daniel Clarke

Daniel Clarkedirector

Andrew Zennwriter

Daniel Clarke

Daniel Clarkewriter

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On the Hawaiian Islands, feral cats roam freely, numbering in the hundreds of thousands. These cats face daily challenges in the wild. At the same time, they pose a threat to endangered species, contributing to a significant decline in native wildlife. The situation has sparked a heated debate among residents and conservationists. Opinions vary on how to manage the feral cat population while protecting vulnerable species. The documentary runs for 33 minutes and was released in 2021.

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