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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)

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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.
Rwandan premier 'baptizes' 22 gorillas

Sat, Jun 18 2011 at 10:49 AM

2 sets of twins gorillas have been born in Rwanda, a very rare event.
Year 26: Bog turtles on the lam

Tue, Jun 14 2011 at 9:10 AM

For 26 years the Nature Conservancy has been helping to protect an endangered turtle that only weighs about four ounces. This spring they've gone missing. Find out why that may be very good news.
EcoRiddle: What is the name of this habitat?

Fri, May 20 2011 at 9:22 AM

Video: What looks like a desert, but is full of water - enough to slake the thirst of a really big city? And that's now threatened by climate change? Watch this video and find out.
Penguins in peril find refuge in New Zealand

Fri, May 20 2011 at 1:50 AM

Tiny penguins face threats from dwindling fish supplies and habitat destruction by humans.

MNN - Mother Nature Network

Habitats

Articles about Habitats

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

Rwandan premier 'baptizes' 22 gorillas

Year 26: Bog turtles on the lam

EcoRiddle: What is the name of this habitat?

Penguins in peril find refuge in New Zealand

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