Flesh-eating centipedes hunt and eat baby birds alive

The video discusses a study published in The American Naturalist about giant venomous centipedes on Phillip Island, a small South Pacific island. These centipedes, growing up to a foot long and equipped with potent venom, have become the dominant predators on the island. They kill and consume up to 3700 seabird chicks annually, particularly targeting baby black-winged petrels. The centipedes' hunting behavior, which involves emerging at night and using sensitive antennas to navigate, makes them vital to the island's ecosystem.

What is the significance of the centipedes being the apex predators on the island?

What role do the centipedes play in the ecosystem of Phillip Island?