Habitat
noun
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
The forest is a natural habitat for many kinds of animals.
Often appears as...
- natural habitat
- habitat destruction
noun
A particular type of environment regarded as a home for organisms.
Coral reefs provide habitat for a variety of marine life.
Often appears as...
- habitat fragmentation
- habitat management
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Academic
noun
The place where a person or organization is typically found.
The downtown district is the natural habitat of trendsetters and hipsters.
Often appears as...
- urban habitat
- digital habitat
noun
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
The forest is a natural habitat for many kinds of animals.
Often appears as...
- natural habitat
- habitat destruction
noun
A particular type of environment regarded as a home for organisms.
Coral reefs provide habitat for a variety of marine life.
Often appears as...
- habitat fragmentation
- habitat management
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The place where a person or organization is typically found.
The downtown district is the natural habitat of trendsetters and hipsters.
Often appears as...
- urban habitat
- digital habitat
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Wilderness
Habitat can refer to less wild places, like a garden, where organisms thrive.
Bees found a habitat among the flowers in our backyard.
Pro Tip 2/3Human Impact
Used to discuss how human activities affect the natural environments of organisms.
Her research focuses on how urban development alters amphibian habitats.
Pro Tip 3/3Conservation Efforts
Often linked with efforts to protect natural homes of wildlife from damage or destruction.
The charity works towards the habitat conservation of endangered species.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Wilderness
Habitat can refer to less wild places, like a garden, where organisms thrive.
Bees found a habitat among the flowers in our backyard.
Pro Tip 2/3Human Impact
Used to discuss how human activities affect the natural environments of organisms.
Her research focuses on how urban development alters amphibian habitats.
Pro Tip 3/3Conservation Efforts
Often linked with efforts to protect natural homes of wildlife from damage or destruction.
The charity works towards the habitat conservation of endangered species.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Wilderness
Habitat can refer to less wild places, like a garden, where organisms thrive.
Bees found a habitat among the flowers in our backyard.
Pro Tip 2/3Human Impact
Used to discuss how human activities affect the natural environments of organisms.
Her research focuses on how urban development alters amphibian habitats.
Pro Tip 3/3Conservation Efforts
Often linked with efforts to protect natural homes of wildlife from damage or destruction.
The charity works towards the habitat conservation of endangered species.
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Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
became very relevant in the world. And it worked out that way. So my research focuses on ways to make bees healthier. I don't research what's killing the bees, per se. I'm not one of the many researchers around the world who's looking at the effects of pesticides or diseases or habitat loss and poor nutrition on bees.
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oil sands wants to ship their bid him in their oil their dirty crude through these narrow passageways and he said please help me can you do a story and help us keep these oil tankers out of there so I tried to think what could I do that would help bring attention to this area this sensitive fragile habitat
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What happens to our...
Eternal reefs take that concept to the depths of the ocean using a mixture of ashes and cement to create marine habitats for sea life. Death is an inevitable part of the human condition, but how we treat bodies and burials continues to evolve. We may each have different spiritual, religious,
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What does an alien look...
body in the solar system and they're created when an asteroid or comet hits the planet or a moon they have a very destructive reputation but they actually can create fantastic habitats for life microbes such as these cyanobacteria live inside impact sorted rocks and they
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Why elephants never...
who can recognize themselves in a mirror, it's hard to escape the conclusion that they are conscious, intelligent, and emotional beings. Unfortunately, humanity's treatment of elephants does not reflect this, as they continue to suffer from habitat destruction in Asia,
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What’s so great about...
protect coastal habitats, and halt the spread of invasive species. Protecting something as massive as the Great Lakes system will require the collaboration of many organizations, but the effort is critical if we can preserve the wonder of this flowing inland sea.
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Why are there so many...
and helping them cope with habitats that other creatures can't. Even their small size, which we might see as a disadvantage, is something they use to their benefit. Because most species are so tiny, millions of insects can inhabit a small space
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The truth about bats -...
or be unable to fly, are more likely to be encountered by people. So a good way to protect yourself is to protect bats as well, keeping them healthy, protecting their habitats, and reducing their risk of transmitting disease.
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Will the ocean ever run...
and depriving fish of key nursery habitats. So what does it look like to give fish a break and let them recover? Protection can take many forms. In national waters, governments can set limits
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What Lurks in the...
a giant black void larger than all the rest of the world's habitats combined
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Noah Wilson-Rich: Every...
became very relevant in the world. And it worked out that way. So my research focuses on ways to make bees healthier. I don't research what's killing the bees, per se. I'm not one of the many researchers around the world who's looking at the effects of pesticides or diseases or habitat loss and poor nutrition on bees.
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National Geographic...
oil sands wants to ship their bid him in their oil their dirty crude through these narrow passageways and he said please help me can you do a story and help us keep these oil tankers out of there so I tried to think what could I do that would help bring attention to this area this sensitive fragile habitat
Video examples
What happens to our...
Eternal reefs take that concept to the depths of the ocean using a mixture of ashes and cement to create marine habitats for sea life. Death is an inevitable part of the human condition, but how we treat bodies and burials continues to evolve. We may each have different spiritual, religious,
Video examples
What does an alien look...
body in the solar system and they're created when an asteroid or comet hits the planet or a moon they have a very destructive reputation but they actually can create fantastic habitats for life microbes such as these cyanobacteria live inside impact sorted rocks and they
Video examples
Why elephants never...
who can recognize themselves in a mirror, it's hard to escape the conclusion that they are conscious, intelligent, and emotional beings. Unfortunately, humanity's treatment of elephants does not reflect this, as they continue to suffer from habitat destruction in Asia,
Video examples
What’s so great about...
protect coastal habitats, and halt the spread of invasive species. Protecting something as massive as the Great Lakes system will require the collaboration of many organizations, but the effort is critical if we can preserve the wonder of this flowing inland sea.
Video examples
Why are there so many...
and helping them cope with habitats that other creatures can't. Even their small size, which we might see as a disadvantage, is something they use to their benefit. Because most species are so tiny, millions of insects can inhabit a small space
Video examples
The truth about bats -...
or be unable to fly, are more likely to be encountered by people. So a good way to protect yourself is to protect bats as well, keeping them healthy, protecting their habitats, and reducing their risk of transmitting disease.
Video examples
Will the ocean ever run...
and depriving fish of key nursery habitats. So what does it look like to give fish a break and let them recover? Protection can take many forms. In national waters, governments can set limits
Video examples
What Lurks in the...
a giant black void larger than all the rest of the world's habitats combined
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Sylvia Earle
American Scientist
There are some who would like to see the oil rigs removed right down to the ground once their job is done, and there are others, and I count myself among them, who think that once they are in place they begin to be adopted by life in the ocean as a habitat.
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Jack Hanna
American Celebrity
The most important thing is to preserve the world we live in. Unless people understand and learn about our world, habitats, and animals, they won't understand that if we don't protect those habitats, we'll eventually destroy ourselves.
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E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
Ants are the dominant insects of the world, and they've had a great impact on habitats almost all over the land surface of the world for more than 50-million years.
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Peter Heller
Writer
Species are going extinct because of habitat loss and warming. I feel deeply responsible and think about it every day.
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Steve Irwin
Australian Scientist
I believe our biggest issue is the same biggest issue that the whole world is facing, and that's habitat destruction.
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Peter Coyote
American Actor
Habitat for wildlife is continually shrinking - I can at least provide a way station.
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Diane Ackerman
American Poet
Habitats keep evolving new pageants of species, and we shouldn't interfere.
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Byron Dorgan
American Politician
People habitat has to take priority over bird habitat.
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Red Smith
American Journalist
The natural habitat of the tongue is the left cheek.
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Leo Varadkar
Irish Politician
The gutter is Bertie Ahern's natural habitat.
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Sylvia Earle
American Scientist
There are some who would like to see the oil rigs removed right down to the ground once their job is done, and there are others, and I count myself among them, who think that once they are in place they begin to be adopted by life in the ocean as a habitat.
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Jack Hanna
American Celebrity
The most important thing is to preserve the world we live in. Unless people understand and learn about our world, habitats, and animals, they won't understand that if we don't protect those habitats, we'll eventually destroy ourselves.
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E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
Ants are the dominant insects of the world, and they've had a great impact on habitats almost all over the land surface of the world for more than 50-million years.
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Peter Heller
Writer
Species are going extinct because of habitat loss and warming. I feel deeply responsible and think about it every day.
Quote examples
Steve Irwin
Australian Scientist
I believe our biggest issue is the same biggest issue that the whole world is facing, and that's habitat destruction.
Quote examples
Peter Coyote
American Actor
Habitat for wildlife is continually shrinking - I can at least provide a way station.
Quote examples
Diane Ackerman
American Poet
Habitats keep evolving new pageants of species, and we shouldn't interfere.
Quote examples
Byron Dorgan
American Politician
People habitat has to take priority over bird habitat.
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Red Smith
American Journalist
The natural habitat of the tongue is the left cheek.
Quote examples
Leo Varadkar
Irish Politician
The gutter is Bertie Ahern's natural habitat.
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