Adaptation- Characteristic that makes a living thing particularly suited to a habitat

Carnivore- A meat eating animal

Common Species- A living thing whose population is steady or increasing

Endangered- A type or species of living thing that has decreased so much that its population is in great danger of dying out

Extinct- A type or species of living thing that has completely died out either from natural causes or because of human action

Extirpated- An animal or plant that has disappeared form part of its original range

Habitat- The environment in which a species lives and finds food, water and shelter

Herbivore- A plant eating animal

Omnivore- An animal that eats both plants and animals

Pesticide- A chemical used to kill insects and other plant and animal pests

Predator- Animal that hunts other animals to live

Prey- Animal hunted by predators

Species- A particular type of living thing; ex. porcupine, eastern bluebird

Threatened- A type or species of living thing whose numbers are low because of pollution, habitat loss or overhunting. This living thing could begin to die out if it is not protected.

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