In some instances, this introduction appeared counter-productive as the mongoose would rest at night and go out at the crack of dawn to hunt. Meanwhile, the rat would be out at night feasting throughout the sugar cane fields.
The grass snake and any other snakes that were once prevalent on the island are no more. It is believed that the aggressive introduction of the mongoose is very responsible for the eradication of this species. Some locals still wonder if there has really put a dent in the rat population since the introduction of the mongoose.
Positive migration, yea-ah -
> In some instances, this introduction appeared counter-productive as the mongoose would rest at night and go out at the crack of dawn to hunt. Meanwhile, the rat would be out at night feasting throughout the sugar cane fields.
> The grass snake and any other snakes that were once prevalent on the island are no more. It is believed that the aggressive introduction of the mongoose is very responsible for the eradication of this species. Some locals still wonder if there has really put a dent in the rat population since the introduction of the mongoose.
Positive migration, yea-ah -