Endangered, Threatened, or Invasive?

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What does it mean if an organism is classified as 'endangered'?

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An endangered organism is one that is at serious risk of extinction in the wild.

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What does it mean if an organism is classified as 'threatened'?

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A threatened organism is one that is likely to become endangered in the near future.

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What does it mean if an organism is classified as 'invasive'?

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An invasive organism is one that causes harm to native plants and animals in an environment where it is not native.

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Give an example of an endangered species.

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The Amur leopard is an example of an endangered species.

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Give an example of a threatened species.

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The polar bear is an example of a threatened species.

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Give an example of an invasive species.

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The zebra mussel is an example of an invasive species.

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What are some causes of species becoming endangered?

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Causes include habitat loss, pollution, overfishing, and climate change.

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What can be done to help endangered species?

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Conservation efforts, habitat protection, and legal protections can help endangered species.

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How do invasive species affect local ecosystems?

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Invasive species can outcompete native species for resources, disrupt food chains, and alter habitats.

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What is the difference between endangered and threatened species?

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Endangered species are at a higher risk of extinction than threatened species.