Backlash Forces New Zealand Hunting Group to Cancel Children's Feral Cat Hunt

A hunting competition in New Zealand that offered children cash prizes for killing the most feral cats has been cancelled after animal rights groups spoke out.
Feral cats threaten New Zealand's native wildlife, but methods to control them remain controversial.
The competition was intended to raise funds and teach children how to manage invasive species, but few details were given on how it would be regulated.
Animal advocates argued that the event would glorify violence against animals and put pet cats at risk.
After sponsors and others contacted the organizers with concerns, the cat hunting category was withdrawn due to safety worries and backlash.