Trophic ecology

Examining the intricate dynamics of the food chain, trophic ecology plays a pivotal role in understanding ecosystem interactions. On Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands, feral cats have long been observed primarily preying on rabbits, mice, rats, and native birds and reptiles. However, recent research highlights a noteworthy transformation in the dietary habits of the island's wild cats since 1986, signaling potential consequences for various native species.