habitats

Definition of habitatsnext
plural of habitat
as in homes
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 Wildflower hot spots are found all over Georgia in diverse habitats — pine and hardwood forests, meadows, wetlands, stream banks, mountain ridges and coves, granite outcrops and others. Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026 Upon entering the Visitor's Center, guests are greeted by life-size models of North Atlantic right whales, dolphins, and manta rays, along with dioramas depicting marshes, sand dunes, and coastal habitats. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 Home to around 1,000 miles of varying coastline habitats, the country has emerged as a prime surf destination. Melanie Van Zyl, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026 Haot, who aims to build Vast into the top maker of human habitats in space, is also betting on partnerships with Europe and Japan and achieving profitability through a low-cost approach. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 These habitats provide access to landscaped terraces, maximize natural ventilation, and are enclosed by energy efficient systems and facades. Adam Williams march 06, New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026 Notably, the bill makes no requirements for keeping cattle away from sensitive habitats like Florida’s springs, preserving existing public access or protecting vulnerable native species. Harper West, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026 Nayara Tented Camp pushes this forward by creating a sanctuary for sloths out of the reforestation of hundreds of native trees, to grow alongside habitats for native frogs, birds, and armadillos. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026 As recounted in the tour announcement on Wednesday, bison have since returned to Illinois’ prairie habitats, including the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in the Chicago Wilderness region. Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
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  • Firefighters made quick work of a 2-acre brush fire that broke out in a Birdland canyon late Sunday morning, threatening homes and prompting evacuations, authorities said.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Now, as Tehran retaliates, their own territories are under fire.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Whelan led Prime Video social expansion across numerous territories and spent six years shaping EU-wide social strategy for the likes of The Grand Tour and Clarkson’s Farm.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Claimed ranges reach 870 miles with speeds up to Mach 13–15.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Cloud cover ranges from scattered to broken cloud cover; generally, 30% to no more than 70%.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026

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“Habitats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitats. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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