Bengal cats possess distinctive leopard-like markings and wild appearance that make them popular pets, but their Asian leopard cat ancestry raises serious environmental concerns about their potential impact on Australia's vulnerable native wildlife if imported. Photo Source: Pxhere

Bengal Cat Import Bid Called ‘Sheer Lunacy’ as Feral Cats Already Kill 1.5 Billion Native Animals Yearly

An application to allow Bengal cats back into Australia has sparked strong opposition from environmental groups who warn these hybrid animals could worsen the country’s already severe feral cat problem. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is currently accepting public comments on an application to include Bengal cats on the Live Import List for non-commercial household pets. Submissions close on October 10, 2025. Bengal cats, which are a

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Tanker Ban Imposed After Billionaire Schwarzman’s Estate Gets Water During Driest Spring in 100 Years

The drought-parched lawns of Hampshire tell a story of water allocation during scarcity. Southern Water has banned tanker operators from extracting water from its standpipes after discovering water deliveries to Conholt Park, the Wiltshire estate owned by financial magnate Stephen Schwarzman. Residents reported seeing up to 30 tankers daily, transferring water from drought-restricted Hampshire to

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