On an island ecosystem, a native fox species is the top predator. A population of wild pigs is brought to the island and the foxes prey on them. The golden eagle, a species from the mainland, is a predator of the wild pigs and the foxes. The golden eagle begins to build nests on the island. Which effect will the golden eagles most likely have on the island ecosystem? A. The fox population will increase, and the wild pig population will increase. B. The fox population and the wild pig population will move to another island.
C. The fox population will decrease, and the golden eagle population will increase.
D. The fox population and the golden eagle population will eat different food sources.