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Scientists studied outdoor cats diets... and what they eat may surprise you  @GBHNews
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Did you know free-roaming cats eat more than birds and mice? A new study finds they also snack on insects, crustaceans… and even slugs!

Under the Radar Host Callie Crossley spoke with Beth Daley, executive editor and general manager of The Conversation, U.S., on the benefits of free-ranging cats.

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Scientists studied outdoor cats' diets... and what they eat may surprise you

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