Wolves and other top predators need large ranges to be able to control smaller predators whose populations have expanded to the detriment of a balanced ecosystem. (sciencedaily.com)
«But there's no reason to think they're any more ciguatoxic that groupers or other smaller predators in an area. (sciencedaily.com)
Although other small predators such as mongooses, terrier dogs and even snakes were historically encouraged as vermin controllers, the cat is now the most common of these. (messybeast.com)