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the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
a forest in California is set aside to preserve the unique brushy, rugged habitat required by nesting California condors
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Recent Examples of habitats
The theme park houses a variety of animal habitats, including alligators and crocodiles.
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Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
The findings show that these sharks are spending time in waters less than 50 meters (164 feet) deep off Maine, with peak sightings occurring between July and September; this aligns with previous observations of white sharks using similar habitats in other regions.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Some experts argue that these installations may disrupt aquatic habitats, restrict access to surface waters for a wide range of species and affect water temperatures, influencing the physiological states and/or behaviors of organisms.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Tucson’s extensive trail network—hundreds of miles in total, spread over five mountain ranges—wind through towering canyons, over rocky ridges, and into lush riparian habitats where streams trickle year-round.
—Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
The potential loss of the Kimball Street Dam could result in diminished water quality and negatively impact local wildlife habitats that depend on the stable water conditions.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
To date, the team has surveyed about 70,000 hectares, approximately 2% of the island’s monkey habitats.
—Byrefael Kubersky, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
Birds from all habitats adjusted the minimum frequency of their songs, likely to reduce interference from the low-frequency hum of vehicles.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2025
Halverson thinks the extreme habitats that life had to endure during the snowballs played more of a role in shaping evolution than the nutrient flushes from glaciers.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
The findings show that these sharks are spending time in waters less than 50 meters (164 feet) deep off Maine, with peak sightings occurring between July and September; this aligns with previous observations of white sharks using similar habitats in other regions.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Some experts argue that these installations may disrupt aquatic habitats, restrict access to surface waters for a wide range of species and affect water temperatures, influencing the physiological states and/or behaviors of organisms.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Tucson’s extensive trail network—hundreds of miles in total, spread over five mountain ranges—wind through towering canyons, over rocky ridges, and into lush riparian habitats where streams trickle year-round.
—Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
The potential loss of the Kimball Street Dam could result in diminished water quality and negatively impact local wildlife habitats that depend on the stable water conditions.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
To date, the team has surveyed about 70,000 hectares, approximately 2% of the island’s monkey habitats.
—Byrefael Kubersky, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
Birds from all habitats adjusted the minimum frequency of their songs, likely to reduce interference from the low-frequency hum of vehicles.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2025
Halverson thinks the extreme habitats that life had to endure during the snowballs played more of a role in shaping evolution than the nutrient flushes from glaciers.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Habitats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitats. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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