Ecosystem Gone Haywire: Cape Gannet Bird Threatened With Extinction
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - 13:22
in Biology & Nature
The ecosystem of the Cape Gannet, a protected bird species, has gone haywire. As a result of overfishing, the birds are no longer able to find enough food to rear their young. Pelicans, kelp gulls and seals are becoming increasing threats -- the lack of fish means that these predators are attacking Cape Gannet chicks more often.