Question

Select the example that describes a native species.

1) Wild pigs now overrun many Pacific islands after their accidental introduction by European sailors.
2) Though originally used to prevent soil erosion, the kudzu now displaces many plant species in the southern United States.
3) Mountain lions are apex predators that occupy specific environments within western North America.
4) A bird species that evolved in the Amazon rainforest has been domesticated and sold as a pet in Europe.

Answer 1

The example that describes a native species is mountain lions in western North America.

Step-by-step explanation:

The example that describes a native species is:

1. Mountain lions are apex predators that occupy specific environments within western North America.

Out of the given options, this example is the only one that describes a species that naturally occurs in a specific region without being introduced by humans. Mountain lions are native to western North America and are considered apex predators in their ecosystem.