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Feral cats are the same species as the ordinary, domestic cat. The difference is that they don't live with humans and have become wild animals. Some are born into feral groups (called colonies), others become 'feral' after getting lost or abandoned. Colonies can form just about anywhere - on building sites, in hospital grounds and even in factories. Estimates of the UK feral cat population vary widely, but it is likely to be over one million. The big problem with an overpopulation of cats is the impact they have on the local birdlife and the fact that they like nice soft earth flower beds to deposit their faeces. This does not go down well with gardeners. Deter cats from your garden and from around your bird tables by planting Coleus canina, (available from this website). Other options are available.