Endangered Species

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What is an endangered species?

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An endangered species is one whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction.

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What are indicator species?

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Indicator species are organisms whose presence, absence, or abundance reflects a specific environmental condition, making them useful for assessing the health of an ecosystem.

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What is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)?

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CITES is an international treaty that bans the hunting, capture, and sale of threatened or endangered species in 181 countries.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction refers to the process in which natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species, often due to human activities like deforestation.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the diversity of species, genetic variation, and ecosystem diversity.

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What are invasive species?

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Invasive species are non-native organisms that, when introduced to a new environment, can cause harm to the ecosystem, economy, or human health.

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What is the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?

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The Endangered Species Act is a U.S. law aimed at protecting and recovering imperiled species and the ecosystems upon which they depend.

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What is the primary threat to biodiversity today?

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The primary threat to biodiversity today is habitat destruction, which includes activities like deforestation and urban development.

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What is pollution and how does it affect species?

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment, which can lead to the decline of species and degradation of ecosystems.

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What is ecological land use planning?

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Ecological land use planning is a process that considers the ecological impacts of land use decisions to promote sustainable development.