A small island has stable populations of plants and animals, including one species of hawk but no other large predators.A ship docks at the island, and the sailors huntand kill most of the hawks.What would you expect as an immediate consequence?

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With the hawks, which are predators, being killed, the population of their prey, such as rodents, would likely increase due to reduced predation pressure.

A Small Island Has Stable Populations of Plants and Animals