native fauna
Local animal species
Native fauna refers to the animal species that naturally occur in a particular region, as opposed to those introduced by humans.
The term appears in ecological and conservation contexts: The island's native fauna includes several species of flightless birds.
Efforts to protect native fauna often involve controlling invasive species that threaten indigenous wildlife.
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- bioregionsEcologically defined geographic areas
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- breeding programManaged reproduction for traits
- keystone speciesOutsized ecological impact organism
endemic species · endangered species · apex predators · wildlife corridors · endemic · herbivores · protected species · carnivores · habitat · vulnerable species · nocturnal · koala · habitat restoration · national park · speciation · pollinators · creatures · animals
native faunainvasive species
Harmful non-native organism
introduced species · exotic species · alien species · foreign species · exotic animals