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A habitat is the natural living or dwelling environment for a particular plant or animal species. Many habitats are ecosystems in and of themselves in which there is a delicate balance of temperature, humidity, flora and fauna; and even the slightest environmental disruption can be dangerous for the native wildlife or organism. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Articles about Habitats

Nepal crocodile farm aims to save endangered species

Wed, Feb 15 2012 at 7:07 PM

Workers at the farms collect the eggs of gharial crocodiles before the flooding season begins in an effort to help the population.
Rare dolphins find shelter in new wildlife sanctuaries

Tue, Feb 14 2012 at 6:13 PM

The dolphins will be safe in 19 miles worth of habitats that were founded due to a 2010 Wildlife Conservation Society study.
First Bengal tiger photos prove wildlife corridor is working

Tue, Feb 07 2012 at 5:07 PM

The wildlife corridor serves as a link between animal habitats, and is important for helping smaller populations to grow their numbers.
World's rarest gorilla gets boost of hope from above

Fri, Feb 03 2012 at 2:09 PM

A combination of satellite imagery and ground surveys were used to create new distribution maps, revealing more forest habitats than anticipated for Cross River gorillas.
In campaign season, a tale of two Floridas

Thu, Jan 26 2012 at 3:28 PM

As the 2012 campaign trail winds through Florida, four local explorers are on a very different trail: Florida's 1,000-mile wildlife corridor, an ancient chain of ecosystems that's disappearing.
South Africa boosts efforts to protect Kruger rhinos

Sun, Jan 15 2012 at 12:38 PM

Poachers are using high-powered weapons and veterinary tranquilisers to dart rhinos before hacking off their horns.
Monkey business for India, Pakistan

Sun, Dec 18 2011 at 2:11 PM

The wandering monkey has been placed in a Pakistani zoo, and despite calls for release from Indian groups, the animal will likely remain there.
Maps show Indonesian paper firm is logging in tiger sanctuary

Wed, Dec 14 2011 at 7:02 AM

In response to WWF and other environmental groups, Asia Pulp & Paper calls the charges 'totally false' and produces its own map, which shows that the logging areas in question are outside the sanctuary zone.
Polar bear habitats expected to shrink dramatically

Thu, Oct 20 2011 at 1:15 PM

An environmental group predicts that annual sea ice is expected to shrink between 10 and 50 percent by 2100, leaving polar bears less habitable areas.
Climate change raising tick threat for northern moose

Sat, Jun 18 2011 at 2:53 PM

Officials: Numerous ticks can be deadly to moose during the winter which is when the animals are their weakest.

MNN - Mother Nature Network

Habitats

Articles about Habitats

Nepal crocodile farm aims to save endangered species

Rare dolphins find shelter in new wildlife sanctuaries

First Bengal tiger photos prove wildlife corridor is working

World's rarest gorilla gets boost of hope from above

In campaign season, a tale of two Floridas

South Africa boosts efforts to protect Kruger rhinos

Monkey business for India, Pakistan

Maps show Indonesian paper firm is logging in tiger sanctuary

Polar bear habitats expected to shrink dramatically

Climate change raising tick threat for northern moose

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