Native to where? Keep the location in the species claim

Familiarity, appearance and origin answer different questions. When discussing native and introduced species, identify the region precisely and read an authoritative account rather than treating a broad label as valid everywhere.

Identify the stated region. Read origin information. Record the source.

Region is part of the information

Keep origin, current distribution and local status separate. A source about one region should not be generalised to every place.

A species' status depends on the region being discussed.

Familiar appearance does not establish native status.

Native to which place? Compare two supplied descriptions.

Resources

• Draw a Mini Creature Habitat – Open-Ended Drawing Worksheet — Develop a clearly imaginary habitat and annotate its proposed features.

Further reading

• Australian Museum — insects in our gardens

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