habitat
noun
the natural environment of an organism; the place that is natural for the life and growth of an organism.
habitats
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pluralof habitat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That the orangutan's original habitats had been burned and fragmented to the point they could no longer sustain the primates was the main driving factor behind relocating them, Yiara said.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Yiari CEO Karmele Llano Sanchez said relocating the eight orangutans to the reserve was a "necessary step" when their habitats became unsafe.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 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
A 150-day statute of limitations would apply to challenging so-called biological opinions, which review project impact on species and habitats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
“While you wait to finish the job,” said Roz, “a vast number of habitats are being wiped out.”
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
