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The cougar, the wolf and the lynx, the natural enemies and destroyers of the deer for food, do not exist on the islands; hence their large and, if left to natural causes, their constantly increasing numbers.
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gutenberg.orgOrange Jacobs: “The cougar, the wolf and the lynx, the natural enemies and destroyers of the deer for food, do not exist on the islands…”
Editor's note · Context
This statement explains the absence of natural predators on the islands, contributing to the deer population's growth.
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