habitat
Collocations
12(noun.)
ADJ
native, natural
The zoo's new enclosure closely mimics the native habitat where these endangered birds originally lived.
important
endangered, fragile, threatened
Many animals are losing their homes because their natural habitats are becoming increasingly fragile.
coastal, forest, wetland, wildlife, woodland
VERB + HABITAT
provide
The wetland provides habitat for many migratory birds that return each spring.
conserve, protect
The government decided to conserve the rainforest habitat for endangered species.
damage, destroy, disrupt
Pollution is damaging the coral reef habitat where many fish species live.
HABITAT + VERB
support sth
The tropical rainforest habitat supports thousands of species that live nowhere else on Earth.
HABITAT + NOUN
destruction, loss
Forest animals are struggling because of rapid habitat loss in tropical regions.
PREP
in a/the ~
Many species of birds live in their natural habitat near the coast.
~ for
The coral reef serves as a critical habitat for thousands of marine creatures.
PHRASES
loss of habitat
Many animal species around the world are facing extinction because of habitat loss.