biodiversity project by Christopher Benson https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp Made with mirth en-us 2018-12-06 16:16:45 UTC 2018-12-07 14:00:47 UTC hello@padlet.com How do invasive species impact biodiversity? christopher_benson https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/311889104

Invasive species can decomate a country's native species by attacking or outcompeting them for nutrients, water, space and breeding sites.]]> 2018-12-06 16:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/311889104 christopher_benson https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/311893379 Reduced light, moisture, nutrients and space available to native species]]> 2018-12-06 16:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/311893379 christopher_benson https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/311893675 Loss of natural habitat for native insects, birds, and other wildlife ]]> 2018-12-06 16:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/311893675 christopher_benson https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/311894176 Competition with native species for food and other needed things to survive.]]> 2018-12-06 16:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/311894176 What causes loss of biodiversity? christopher_benson https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/312109185  caused by deforestation, overpopulation, pollution and global warming. Species which are physically large and those living in forests or oceans are more affected by habitat reduction.]]> 2018-12-07 03:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/312109185 How can we conserved biodiversity? christopher_benson https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/312114013 Avoid draining water bodies on your property. Construct fences to protect riparian areas and other sensitive habitats from trampling and other disturbances.]]> 2018-12-07 04:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/312114013 Types of invasive species christopher_benson https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/312114344
  • Zebra Mussel 
  • Cane Toad 
  • European Starling 
  • Kudzu  

    • ]]>     2018-12-07 04:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/312114344     more ways we can conserve christopher_benson https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/312205389 We can participate in conserving biodiversity by increasing our knowledge of environmental issues, increasing our awareness of the impacts of biodiversity loss, and increasing support for government policies and actions that conserve our valuable ecosystems.]]> 2018-12-07 13:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/312205389 christopher_benson https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/312222031 Invasive species are among the leading threats to native wildlife. Approximately 42 percent of threatened or endangered species are at risk due to invasive species.]]> 2018-12-07 13:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/christopher_benson/xstndncbnppp/wish/312222031