WHAT DO ALL THESE WORDS MEAN?

Adaptation -

Invader/Invasive species - nonindigenous or non-native species that can adapt or establish itself, spreading quickly, and may cause economic or environmental harm.

Amphibian

Aquatic

Biodiversity

Bird

Camouflage

Compete 

Ecosystem

Eradicate

Fish

Habitat

Hitchhiking critters- About half of all invasive species get transplanted by accident. Tiny insects can hide in the crevices of your muddy shoes when you fly home from a beach vacation. Mussels and other water organisms cling to ships as the vessels cruise from harbor to harbor. Consider the example of the boy from Hawaii who brought some snails to his grandmother in Miami. He thought she would love them. She thought they were gross and tossed them in the backyard. Scientists discovered the invasive snails a year and a half later, after the aliens had already pushed some native species close to extinction. It took 7 years and a great deal of money to get rid of the invaders.

Injurious Wildlife

Mammal         

native animal species – an animal species that has been originally found in a certain area (also referred to as an indigenous species); it has not been placed in the area by humans (intentionally or unintentionally). More information.

niche-

non-native animal species  – are plants or animals from other countries brought here to make gardens look pretty or keep animals as pets.  Ever since humans started to arrive on America's shores, they've carried along trees, flowers, vegetables, and wild life from other places. The pet trade industry has brought many exotic animals from many countries. Humans have also brought and released animals to fight other pests. Also referred to as non-indigenous or exotic.  More information.

Predator

Prey

Reptile

Responsibility