An animal rescue volunteer allows a pregnant feral cat to smell her hand in an effort to gain trust, May 22, 2023, in Coden, Alabama.

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An animal rescue volunteer allows a pregnant feral cat to smell her hand in an effort to gain trust, May 22, 2023, in Coden, Alabama. One unspayed female cat and her offspring can produce as many as 4,948 kittens within seven years, contributing heavily to pet overpopulation. (Photo by Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright)

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Size: 4928px × 3264px
Location: Coden, Alabama, USA
Photo credit: © Carmen K. Sisson/Cloudybright / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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