More Cats Than People: The Fascinating Story of Aoshima

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Aoshima, a small island in Japan, has more cats than people, making it a unique tourist attraction

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With only 13 human residents and over 200 cats, Aoshima became famous for its overwhelming cat population

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Cats were originally introduced to control rodents on fishing boats, but their numbers grew as humans left the island

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Cat lovers from around the world visit Aoshima to see the free-roaming feline colony

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With fewer residents, feeding and caring for so many cats became difficult, leading to concerns about their welfare

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To manage the growing population, authorities have started neutering and sterilizing all cats on the island

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