When the brown tree snake was introduced onto the island of Guam, its introduction resulted in the
A) extinction of the brown tree snake.
B) extinction of a number of native mammal species.
C) extinction of a number of native bird species.
D) spread of the tree snake onto neighboring islands.
E) seamless incorporation of the tree snake into the local ecosystem.

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The introduction of the brown tree snake resulted in the extinction of a number of native bird species on the island of Guam. This is due to the fact that the brown tree snake is a predator that feeds on birds and their eggs, causing a significant decline in the bird population.

When the Brown Tree Snake Was Introduced onto the Island