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The video depicts a woman in an urban apartment enlisting a hesitant stray kitten for rat extermination by placing it near the rodent; after initial confusion, the cat's instincts kick in, leading to a successful pounce and capture, Posted by @explainscience.io , a curator of lighthearted animal content, it elicited over 700 replies likening the scenario to Pokémon battles or gig economy hires, underscoring how relatable humor amplifies shares in animal video communities. While anecdotal successes like this highlight cats' predatory prowess, a 2018 Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution study in New York City revealed feral cats culled just two rats over 79 days—preferring easier prey like birds—suggesting they're less effective for broad urban pest control than popularly assumed.

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