News Life Meatier meals and more playtime might reduce cats’ toll on wildlife Simple steps to keep felines happy can also keep more wild birds and mammals alive Does your cat roam outside? Simply playing with your cat in a way that mimics hunting, such as with a feather toy, might lessen its impact on wildlife. Martina Cecchetti Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterestPocketRedditPrint By Jonathan Lambert February 11, 2021 at 11:00 am Surprisingly simple measures might keep domestic cats from killing a lot of wildlife. Estimates vary, but it’s likely that billions of birds and mammals succumb each year to our outdoor-ranging feline friends (SN: 1/29/13).