habitat
Example Sentences
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The bird uses this ornate tail to attract mates, yet its forest habitat has been eroded by population growth, farming, and logging, leaving it confined to a small area of the northern Andes.
From BBC
Like many fish on the list it is facing two major threats from overfishing and habitat loss she said.
From BBC
Pine martens were once common in the South West, but a loss of their woodland habitat and human persecution caused their extinction, conservationists said.
From BBC
Beavers are returning to rivers and natural habitats across Europe after years of conservation efforts.
From Science Daily
Musinguzi said the initiative is guided by a study that looked at habitat suitability, ecological needs and security conditions and found that Kidepo was one of the best sites for successfully reintroducing the species.
From BBC
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