natural habitat
Plural
natural habitats
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the environment where a plant or animal species normally lives and grows, with the conditions that suit its needs
- The panda's natural habitat is the mountain forests of central China.
- Pollution is destroying the natural habitat of many marine species.
- These birds should be observed in their natural habitat, not in captivity.
- Conservation efforts focus on preserving the animal's natural habitat.
- Removing the trees disrupted the species' natural habitat.