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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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Additionally, cargo haulers delivering supplies to lunar bases, autonomous vehicles performing construction and maintenance tasks, and specialized equipment like lunar drills and habitat modules will all rely on durable mobility systems to operate effectively.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Quake effects could help the species Fortunately for the pupfish, the Russian earthquake’s effects weren’t as dramatic as the waves that tore through the habitat during the winter, according to the National Park Service.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Humans are among the greatest threats to sea turtles, whether directly through boat strikes, fishing entanglements and harvesting meat and shells or indirectly contributing to pollution and threats to sea turtle habitats.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
But the ancestor of the potato plant evolved to thrive in the dry, cold, high-altitude habitats that sprang up across the Andes, with the tuber enabling its ultimate survival, Knapp said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Quake effects could help the species Fortunately for the pupfish, the Russian earthquake’s effects weren’t as dramatic as the waves that tore through the habitat during the winter, according to the National Park Service.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Humans are among the greatest threats to sea turtles, whether directly through boat strikes, fishing entanglements and harvesting meat and shells or indirectly contributing to pollution and threats to sea turtle habitats.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
But the ancestor of the potato plant evolved to thrive in the dry, cold, high-altitude habitats that sprang up across the Andes, with the tuber enabling its ultimate survival, Knapp said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
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While a child is in a therapy session, parents could be engaging in their own learning, identifying triggers, practicing emotional regulation, and aligning their home approach with their child's therapy goals.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Instead, South Park’s cable home Comedy Central held a South Park Day celebration and showed fan favorite episodes throughout the day and interviews with South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and others at July’s San Diego Comic Con.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Congress quickly passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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These include changes to role expectations, territories, quotas, career pathways and tools and technology.—
Matt Bartels,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Powell was one of only six NBA players last season to average at least 21 points while shooting better than 48% from the field and 40% from three-point range.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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While owners can charge the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance for maximum hybrid range, there’s no real need to charge the roadster to ensure there’s enough electric power to deliver all 805 hp.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Habitat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitat. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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