Answer to Question #242342 in Ecology for Bright

Question

Briefly discuss the ecosystem Impacts of worldwide predator declines.

Answer 1

Large predators suffer several challenges that have resulted in significant population and geographic range reductions, including habitat loss and degradation, persecution, prey exploitation, and prey depletion. The preservation or recovery of ecologically effective concentrations of big predators is a critical strategy for preserving the structure and function of various ecosystems.