Geo reports that a single feral cat has caused the extinction of 27 native animal species and poses a threat to 120 others. In response, Western Australia is taking decisive action by launching a major A$7.6 million project. Its ambitious goal is to eliminate six million stray cats in five years.
To achieve this, Western Australia has teamed up with Thylation, a local company, to deploy 15 state-of-the-art killer robots. These solar-powered robots are equipped with state-of-the-art lasers and cameras that enable them to accurately detect feral cats and distinguish them from other animals. This innovative approach aims to safeguard biodiversity and preserve the region’s delicate ecosystem.
Rapidly targeting its prey, the robot delivers an 8 mg dose of lethal sodium fluoracetate gel. Once ingested during grooming, it proves fatal to felines while remaining harmless to humans. Some regions have curfews for domestic cats, but not in Western Australia.
