Predation
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Invasive mice on Marion Island eat rare seabird chicks, sparking eradication effort
The rodents’ population is increasing and, as their usual food sources become scarce, they are feeding on vulnerable species such as the wandering albatross
Predators in the sky: Crows see tortoises as tasty snacks
South Africa’s dwarf tortoises, and other species, are being wiped out because they are easy prey for pied crows
OPINION | Human-wildlife conflict rages amid a changing climate
There are a number of approaches available to mitigate the effects of this devastating clash
Predators: Beauties or beasts?
How farmers perceive jackal and caracal — as ‘beautiful’ or ‘thieves’ — determines whether they will tolerate them on their livestock farms
Penguins can’t get enough to eat
The causes include commercial fishing near their colonies and a scarcity of sardines and anchovies