A small island has stable populations of plants and animals,including one species of hawk as the only predator.A ship docks at the island,and the ship's cat has recently had a litter of kittens.One of the young cats accidentally goes ashore in a small boat,jumps to land and runs into the brush.No one notices,and they leave the cat on the island.

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The introduction of a predator, even a small one like a cat, can have drastic impacts on the ecosystem of a small island. Ground-nesting birds, which have no natural protection against cats, may become easy prey and their populations could decline quickly, potentially leading to extinction within a few years. The other options may have some minor impacts, but they are unlikely to be as significant as the introduction of a predator.

A Small Island Has Stable Populations of Plants and Animals,including