New York City cats are terrible at catching rats. Here's what that

By A Mystery Man Writer

When it comes to controlling the pests, cats actually leave a lot to be desired, according to researchers who microchipped Brooklyn rats to see what happened when a bunch of feral cats moved into the area.

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