When brown tree snakes were accidentally introduces onto the island of Guam, they had no natural predators. These snakes sought out and ate many eggs of insect-eating birds. What probably occurred following the introduction of the brown tree snakes?

Question

When brown tree snakes were accidentally introduces onto the island of Guam, they had no natural predators. These snakes sought out and ate many eggs of insect-eating birds. What probably occurred following the introduction of the brown tree snakes?

A. The bird population increased.

B. The bird population began to seek a new food source.

C. The insect population began to seek a new food source.

D. The insect population increased

Answer 1

B. The bird population began to seek a new food source.

Answer 2

D. The insect population increased

Answer 3

Yes, that is correct. With fewer birds consuming insects, the insect population would likely increase as a result of the brown tree snakes preying on the bird eggs.