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Habitats News

Habitats

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

  • Jaguars vs. Ranchers: Livestock attacks spur poisoning threat

    Fri, Mar 18 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Jaguars have moved locations to avoid the threats of deforestation caused by the construction of a new dam.

  • 14 amazing camouflaged animals

    Fri, Mar 04 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Can you spot all 14 of these incognito critters?

  • Hoping to create tourist draw, Missouri will get elk herd

    Fri, Feb 18 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Missouri joins Pennsylvania and Kentucky in offering elk viewing centers in an effort to ramp up tourism.

  • Infographic: Troubled tigers

    Wed, Jan 26 2011 at 10:36 AM

    As one Year of the Tiger comes to an end, experts are racing to stop the big cats from going extinct by the next one in 2022.

  • South Sudan seeks millions for war-hit wildlife

    Tue, Jan 18 2011 at 7:59 AM

    As it forms its own country, south Sudan is looking to build a wildlife habitat to attract tourists.

  • Bighorn sheep start new year in new Texas home

    Sun, Dec 26 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Dozens of desert bighorn sheep move to Texas as part of wildlife restoration efforts.

  • Russia offers China Amur leopard cooperation

    Sat, Dec 11 2010 at 10:46 AM

    Concerned about poaching and logging, Russia proposes Russian-Chinese habitat for the endangered cat.

  • Mountain gorilla population grows

    Tue, Dec 07 2010 at 6:52 AM

    Gorilla population has increased to 786 since 2003.

  • Ant oases found on NYC street medians

    Tue, Nov 09 2010 at 2:04 PM

    Looking for ants in the Big Apple? Try Broadway.

  • Assignment Earth: Pikas and climate change

    Fri, Oct 29 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Video: The American pika faces a bleak future as temperatures rise and snow cover disappears.

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