1. By: Chadd Cummings

2.  Definition: A species whose numbers are so small that the species is at risk of extinction 5 Most Common Reasons for Endangerment Overexploitation Habitat destruction Introduction of exotic species Disease Pollution

3. Indiana Bat: The indiana bat population was killed mostly by (WNS) White nose syndrome. Without WNS With WNS

4. Bog Turtle: The bog turtle is endangered because of habitat loss.

5.  Piping Plover: The piping plover is endangered because of habitat destruction.

6.  Northeastern Bulrush: The plant is endangered because of habitat alterations and destruction.

7.  Small Whorled Pogonia: The plant is endangered because of habitat destruction.

8.  Native Species: are species that have evolved in our area and in similar habitats and were growing here before the first European contacts with North America.  Introduced Species: a species that humans have placed into an ecosystem or community in which it does not naturally occur.  Invasive Species: non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

9.  Colonists brought over animals  Brought over for biocontrol  Used as a pets  Unintentionally brought in  Carried by ships

10.  Negative Impacts:  invading natural ecosystems and displacing the native flora  Causes decreased biodiversity  May have competition with native species for food  Invasive plants require the use of herbicides for control measures, and may harm other species

11.  Zebra Mussel  Scientific name: Dreissena polymorpha  Originated: Asia  Niche: To dig holes in rocks for homes. (for both)  Problems: No predators and live in pipes so they become blocked

12.  Asian Tiger Beetle  Scientific Name: Aedes albopictus  Originated: Southeast Asia  Niche: Adults are predatory insects, and larvae sedentary predators  Problems: Eat blood of larger species

13.  Sea Lamprey  Scientific Name: Petromyzon marinus  Origin: Atlantic Ocean and Lake Ontario  Niche: A parasite (for both)  Problems: Kills many fish

14.  Norway Maple  Scientific Name: Acer Platanoides  Origin: Europe  Niche: Reproduce winged fruits (samaras) that are taken away in the wind to disperse  Problems: Population increases fast, because seeds have a small amount of requirements to germinate.

15.  Kudzu  Scientific Name: Pueraria lobata  Origin: Asia  Niche: To reproduce  Problems: Kills and degrades other plants by smothering them under a solid blanket of leaves.

16.  Reintroduced Species: Reintroducing wild animals and plant species to their natural habitat.  Extirpated Species: A species that has become extinct in a given area.

17.  Elk  Why: Unregulated hunting  When: Between 1913 and 1926  How: public support and participation enabled the elk to stay protected

18. Endangered Species www.endangeredspecie.com Endangered Specie images www.googles.com/images www.googles.com/images Bog Turtle www.fish.state.pa.us www.fish.state.pa.us Wildlife Service www.fws.gov www.fws.gov Defintions of invasive, native, and introduced http://www.brooklinema.gov http://www.brooklinema.gov Invasive species and plants www.dcnr.state.pa.us www.dcnr.state.pa.us Definition www.evergladesplan.org www.evergladesplan.org Elk www.mhhe.com www.mhhe.com