Briefly state why cat litter is a problem for sea otters

What will be an ideal response


Parasites that breed in cats may be harmful to sea otters. Some coastal cat-owners flush feces-laden cat litter down their toilets, and this passes into coastal waters where sea otters live. Parasites then infect the sea otters and can kill them.

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20% 30% 40% 50%

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