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What could happen to an ecosystem that had mice if cats were added to it?
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The mice population would significantly decrease, especially if the cats were themselves at the top of the food chain, the apex predator, and so there was nothing keeping them in check. Feral cats have caused significant damage to bird and small mammal populations in Australia for instance, not only that but their presence also makes it impossible for re-introduction programmes to be carried out since the cats just hunt and kill the released animals.
The impact of adding more predators than an ecosystem can handle, due to rise in cat ownership and irresponsible breeders is partly why so many bird and small mammal species are in decline. It is one of the reasons why it is so important to spay or neuter a cat. Some areas have programmes in place for trapping and spaying feral cats as well, but this is a costly and difficult thing to do.
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What are the components of an ecosystem and examples?
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Is competition in the ecosystem?
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Why do cats and dogs jump when they hear thunder?
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Explain an organism a population a community a biosphere and an ecosystem?
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What is a man-made ecosystem?
Any man-made ecosystem is an ecosystem controlled by humans. A fish tank is an example of a small man-made ecosystem.For other examples:fountains with fish in themfish pondsa garden or farmlandsrice fieldscontrol of swamps or wetlandsa habitat constructed for a particular animala petting zooa large zoo
Do wild coyotes eat cats?
It could happen but it doesn't happen a lot.
Do coyotes eat wild farm cats?
It could happen but it doesn't happen a lot.
What type of big cats gives contribution in ecosystem?
any animal in a ecosystem is extremely important. any animals removed OR introduced into a ecosystem will have serious consequences
What could happen to your nose if you have a cat?
If you are allerigic to the cat. the cats dander would make you have a stuffy nose .
What lives in the same ecosystem as a Yellow-footed rock wallaby?
there are many Introduced species that share the ecosystem, such as foxes, goats and feral cats. Wedge tailed eagles sometimes eat the Y.F.R. Wallabies so they must share the same ecosystem. You could try finding out what lives in Rock Scree habitats.
Can cats get human babies sick?
depends, if the baby is sensitive and has allergy problems it could effect but that wouldn't happen normally
What will happen if you spray paint cats?
Healthy people don't do such things. You could badly injure and possibly kill an animal by doing this.
When did Garfield's Mad About Cats happen?
Garfield's Mad About Cats happened in 2000.
Can cats have babies after having babies a week after?
yes it can happen but those cats can have birth defects.
What will happen if you look into a black cats eyes?
you will be cursed
Can male cats give birth?
it will never happen
What happen when cats scared or shock?
they jump and cry
