Shocking footage which shows a seagull eat a live rabbit has been captured off the coast of Wales.
The video shows the predator plucking a live rabbit from the ground and swallowing it whole.
The Great Black-backed Gull, filmed on Skomer Island, looks like it has taken on more than it can handle as it works its hapless prey down in one go.
But after a quick pause the rabbit's legs disappear down the gull's throat.
The instantly swollen bird soon recovers from its whopper size portion.
Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, which manages the island, say rabbits are a crucial part of the birds' diet, Wales Online reports.
A spokesman said: "Rabbits are an important part of their diet when none or very few small seabirds or seabird chicks are available."
Skomer Island, off the Pembrokeshire coast, is seeing its more famous residents, puffins, return after the long winter and this summer is welcoming more than ever.
Sadly the tourist season has stalled during coronavirus lockdown and the usual boatloads of visitors have been suspended.
