The cats were originally brought over to deal with the huge mice problem on the fishing boats but, because there are no natural predators, they have multiplied out of control.

 

Aoshima is an island located in Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. The official population is 22 but there are more than 120 cats living there. Report by Andrea Lilly.

 

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Article: iHavenet.com

Cats Overrun Japanese Islands