natural habitat
Definitions
The specific environment or ecological area in which a particular species of animal or plant normally lives and grows.
The native surroundings or conditions to which an organism is biologically adapted.
Examples
The documentary explores how climate change is destroying the natural habitat of polar bears.
It is always best to observe wild animals in their natural habitat rather than keeping them in captivity.
Synonyms
native environment original ecosystem indigenous surroundings wild habitat natural range
Antonyms
artificial environment captivity synthetic setting unnatural enclosure man-made habitat