New Zealand's Aggressive Plan to Eliminate 2.5 Million Feral Cats by 2050 to Save Native Wildlife

Nov 27, 2025 08:54 pm CST

New Zealand has launched an ambitious conservation initiative to eradicate 2.5 million feral cats by 2050, designating them as "stone cold killers" threatening the country's unique biodiversity. This targeted campaign, part of the Predator Free 2050 program, aims to protect native species including endangered birds, bats, and lizards. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka emphasizes that domestic pets are not affected by this initiative, which will involve innovative control methods to be fully detailed by 2026.