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habitat

[hab-i-tat] / ˈhæb ɪˌtæt /


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The work involves throwing shrubs and clippings over the area in order to re-establish its natural habitat, which not only maintains the visual but also helps create barriers to runoff and debris flow, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

Duwai's vision for a plentiful marine habitat that would sustain his village of 147 people has now received global praise, with academics and charities seeking his insights.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

"The plastisphere is a new habitat in our environment," explains Schleheck.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

It says a large portion of the ape's habitat will become inhospitable to them if climate change continues at its current pace.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

They use a variety of methods, often simultaneously: protection of habitat, replanting of habitat, stricter laws to prevent poaching, community awareness—and reintroducing animals back into the wild.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

This diversity is driven by diverse habitats: harsh deserts, vast grasslands, dense forests, towering mountains, lush coastlines and teeming seas.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

His interest in macro photography developed during the Covid-19 lockdowns, when he was restricted to habitats close to his home in Berlin.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Yorkshire Wildlife Park spans 150 acres with 15 unique habitats featuring wide paths and raised viewing areas.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Last month, the International Union for Conservation of Nature warned fires were burning in habitats containing 52 percent of Borneo's orangutan population.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

That’s because Eurasia is the world’s largest landmass, and it’s also very diverse ecologically, with habitats ranging from extensive tropical rain forests, through temperate forests, deserts, and marshes, to equally extensive tundras.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond


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