🤯 Did You Know (click to read)
Wild boar are among the primary prey species of tigers in Southeast Asian forests.
In some fragmented landscapes, wild boar populations can increase due to reduced predation and agricultural food sources. Temporary prey abundance may create the illusion of ecosystem stability. However, without sufficient tiger density, regulation becomes inconsistent. Boar overpopulation can damage crops and alter forest regeneration. This imbalance may persist until habitat degradation becomes visible. Predator decline can therefore remain undetected behind short-term prey surges. Ecological stability requires sustained apex presence.
💥 Impact (click to read)
Trophic cascades often unfold gradually, masking root causes. Agricultural interfaces amplify boar survival rates, complicating ecological signals. Farmers may perceive predator absence only after crop damage escalates.
Restoring predator populations can reestablish natural regulation mechanisms. Without tigers, human intervention often replaces ecological control through culling. Apex predators perform this function continuously and without financial cost.
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