Read the case study “Habitat Loss, Land Use and Conservation” answer the following:

1. Define “invasive species” using the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) website: National Invasive Species Information Center. USDA. invasivespeciesinfo.gov

2. Provide three examples of invasive species in your region.

3. Define “endemic species,” and provide an example of an endemic species from anywhere in the world.

If you can find an example of an endemic species in your region, include it as well. Now read the following article: Where eagles dare: The more prosperous countries now favour protecting wildlife, not killing it. (2013). After you have read the article, answer the following questions in paragraph format by using an introduction sentence,

1. Name some ways that governments are trying to redress threats against endemic species. Briefly, describe the examples presented in this article.

2. What is described as the biggest challenge for governments?

3. How are governments addressing this challenge?

Part II With habitat loss, less land and resources mean lower carrying capacity. For the second part of this assignment, you will apply the readings from your Module 4 Homepage to two cases in which conservation of habitat applies to carrying capacity and economics. Choose one of these large predators to investigate: One of the large cats (i.e., lions, cougars, panthers, etc.) or polar bears.

1. What size of land/water is required to support this animal?

2. What pressures threaten this organism’s habitat?

3. What role do international trade and political regulation play in protecting this organism? Are these in place and enforced?