Feral cats on Jarvis Island: their effects and their eradication
Biodiversity Conservation
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Island ecosystems have proven to be particularly sensitive to human disturbances (Bourne 1975; Byrne 1980; Jarvis 1979). This was first noted by Charles Darwin in the explanation of his theory of natural selection (Byrne 1980). Since then, qualities of insular species have been examined by various authors in an attempt to understand the basis for island vulnerability.