Rats, seabirds and coral reefs

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tarponchik

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A very interesting article. Bottom line: introduction of rats or pigs to island has negative effect on coral reefs and fish because these animals decimate bird colonies, and bird's guano provides necessary nutrients for reef ecosystems.

The introduced mongoose in Hawaii comes to mind. They also prey on sea turtle eggs.
 

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