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Dec 2021
28m 42s

Carl's PICK — Should we kill feral cats?

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We all know Carl loves cats, but today he has an important feline update, as well as bringing you one of his favourite episodes from the archives. It's all about whether it's okay to take the lives of some animals, like feral cats, and protect others. 
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