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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
Some communities even use them to prevent beach erosion or create wildlife habitats.
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George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
This would avoid the challenges of testing and launch-proofing large, complex structures, like habitats and telescopes, and give us the flexibility to change those structures if mission needs are updated.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The consequences are broader than polar bears and habitats.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Advancements in Space Exploration In 2025, humanity will continue experiments in deep space exploration and take a baby step toward the commercialization of outer space by forming permanent habitats on the moon through private business ventures and government initiatives.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Human encroachment has fragmented their habitats, forcing lions to navigate dangerous territories and compete for dwindling resources.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Local farmers and natural habitats suffered, while food insecurity, inequality and political instability rose.
—Mark Gongloff, Boston Herald, 28 Dec. 2024
Bald eagles nest in a variety of habitats close to open water.
—Jeanine Santucci, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
Adding to its uniqueness, the city winds along the Mississippi River and is surrounded by distinct wetland habitats of swamps, bayous, and marshes.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
This would avoid the challenges of testing and launch-proofing large, complex structures, like habitats and telescopes, and give us the flexibility to change those structures if mission needs are updated.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The consequences are broader than polar bears and habitats.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Advancements in Space Exploration In 2025, humanity will continue experiments in deep space exploration and take a baby step toward the commercialization of outer space by forming permanent habitats on the moon through private business ventures and government initiatives.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Human encroachment has fragmented their habitats, forcing lions to navigate dangerous territories and compete for dwindling resources.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Local farmers and natural habitats suffered, while food insecurity, inequality and political instability rose.
—Mark Gongloff, Boston Herald, 28 Dec. 2024
Bald eagles nest in a variety of habitats close to open water.
—Jeanine Santucci, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2024
Adding to its uniqueness, the city winds along the Mississippi River and is surrounded by distinct wetland habitats of swamps, bayous, and marshes.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Habitats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitats. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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