The secret - and dangerous - lives of cats
Across Australia, the days of free-roaming, free-loving, outdoor pet cats are coming to an end. Councils are introducing cat curfews and other initiatives to limit prowling and reduce the number of native animals and birds they kill. Welcome to Purrassic Park, where 10 cats shelter from Parramatta's 40-degree heat in feline luxury that includes a three times a week cleaning service. Other initiatives include the Cat Tracker project and Cat Bibs. Follow us on Twitter and check out our Clique Photo Club. It is free to join.
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Matt Black of Parramatta keeps his cats in a purpose built cat enclosure in his backyard - Purrassic Park. Photo: Wolter Peeters -
![Cat Tracker Project by Discovery Circle - a GPS for cats.]()
Cat Tracker Project by Discovery Circle - a GPS for cats. Photo: www.discoverycircle.org.au -
![The Cat Tracker project tracked more than 428 cats' movements over a week, finding many roamed much farther than their ...]()
The Cat Tracker project tracked more than 428 cats' movements over a week, finding many roamed much farther than their owners realised. This is Garfield the cat who was tracked. Photo: www.discoverycircle.org.au -
![This is the journey of Garfield the cat as tracked by the Cat Tracker Project.]()
This is the journey of Garfield the cat as tracked by the Cat Tracker Project. Photo: www.discoverycircle.org.au -
![The Cat Tracker project tracked more than 428 cats' movements over a week, finding many roamed much farther than their ...]()
The Cat Tracker project tracked more than 428 cats' movements over a week, finding many roamed much farther than their owners realised. This is Jasmine2 the cat. Photo: www.discoverycircle.org.au -
![This is the journey of Jasmine2 the cat, as tracked by the Cat Tracker Project.]()
This is the journey of Jasmine2 the cat, as tracked by the Cat Tracker Project. Photo: DiscoveryCircle.org.au -
![Cat Tracker Project by Discovery Circle - a GPS for cats.]()
Cat Tracker Project by Discovery Circle - a GPS for cats. Photo: www.discoverycircle.org.au -
![An example of the cat bibs being introduced by Eurobodalla Council.]()
An example of the cat bibs being introduced by Eurobodalla Council. -
![Matt Black of Parramatta keeps his cats in a purpose built cat enclosure in his backyard. Pictured here with his cat ...]()
Matt Black of Parramatta keeps his cats in a purpose built cat enclosure in his backyard. Pictured here with his cat Isis, named after the Greek goddess. Photo: Wolter Peeters
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