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[hab-i-tat] / ˈhæb ɪˌtæt /


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Described by RAU as a "time-capsule record of biodiversity in the UK", researchers said the possibilities are endless, branching out into climate change, habitat management, genetics, and much more.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

This reduced the amount of suitable koala habitat and separated populations in eastern and western Australia.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

In 1954, Loch Garten had the first confirmed pair of breeding ospreys since the species went extinct in the UK in 1916 due to habitat loss and persecution.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The group said the oil refinery, which is expected to take about 30 months to build, will lead to "habitat destruction, marine degradation, oil spill risk and dangerous air pollution".

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

They engaged a powerful affinity with their habitat and their food chain.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

She said the long-term fall in butterfly populations, dating back to the 1970s, had been driven by their habitats being destroyed or degraded.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

The researchers envision beginning inside enormous domed habitats about 100 meters tall.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

The area will then be made more fish-friendly by building in natural steps that will increase habitats and allow the creatures to move up and down stream and spawn.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Environmental groups said the plan threatens local wildlife, since six pumps would need to be built in desert tortoise habitats.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

At times, policies intended to preserve habitats have in turn hurt the local villagers.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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