Golden eagle predation was unprecedented, and was considered unnatural
because golden eagles had not previously bred on the islands and were, until this time, rarely observed.
Not exact matches
«Methods such as the stable isotope assignment approach in this paper are extremely important
because they give us a starting point for making these kinds of assignments, and pave the way for more effective and targeted management of
Golden Eagle populations.»
Four island fox subspecies were listed as «endangered» in 2004
because of impacts from an unexpected predator (
golden eagles)
The island foxes on San Miguel Island were reduced to only 15 individuals
because of predation by
golden eagles.
Golden eagles were able to successfully colonize the island, and begin breeding,
because of the availability of piglets.