Question

select the example that describes a native species. wild pigs now overrun many pacific islands after their accidental introduction by european sailors. though originally used to prevent soil erosion, the kudzu now displaces many plant species in the southern united states. a bird species that evolved in the amazon rainforest has been domesticated and sold as a pet in europe. mountain lions are apex predators that occupy specific environments within western north america.

Explanation:

A native species is one that has evolved and naturally occurs in a particular region. Mountain lions are native to western North - America as they occupy specific environments there. The other options describe non - native or invasive species. Wild pigs in Pacific islands were accidentally introduced, kudzu in the southern US is an introduced species that displaces others, and the Amazon bird species is domesticated and sold outside its native range.

Answer:

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