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flag Australia debates lifting Bengal cat import ban over wildlife risks and genetic concerns.

flag Australia is debating whether to lift a ban on importing Bengal cats, banned in March over fears they could threaten native wildlife if escaped. flag Breeders argue the cats are five generations removed from their wild ancestor, with under 5% wild genetics, and that responsible ownership minimizes risks, while stressing the need for genetic diversity. flag Conservationists warn Bengals—larger, more athletic, and water-loving—could breed with feral cats, worsening harm to native species already devastated by feral cat predation. flag The Environment Minister has not yet decided, with the assessment ongoing.

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