Endangered, Threatened, or Invasive?

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What is a native species?

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A native species is a plant or animal that naturally occurs in a specific ecosystem.

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What does it mean for a species to be endangered?

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An endangered species is at risk of extinction and has a very small population.

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What does it mean for a species to be threatened?

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A threatened species is not currently endangered but is likely to become endangered in the near future.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native species that spreads widely and causes harm to the local ecosystem.

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Give an example of a native species.

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An example of a native species is the Eastern Bluebird in North America.

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Give an example of an endangered species.

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An example of an endangered species is the California Condor.

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Give an example of a threatened species.

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An example of a threatened species is the Polar Bear.

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Give an example of an invasive species.

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An example of an invasive species is the Asian Carp.

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What is the difference between endangered and threatened species?

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Endangered species are at immediate risk of extinction, while threatened species are at risk of becoming endangered.

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Why are invasive species a problem?

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Invasive species can outcompete native species for resources, disrupt ecosystems, and cause economic harm.