Bay cats have historically been recorded as rare and today seem to occur at relatively low density, even in pristine habitat.

However, many amphibian declines or extinctions have occurred in pristine habitats where the above effects are not likely to occur.

None of these hotspots have more than one-third of their pristine habitat remaining.

This does not provide, however, an excuse for converting extremely valuable "pristine" habitat into other uses.

The resulting pristine habitat is important for several endangered species and rare plants.

Biologists say not enough pristine habitat is left for the Karner blues to thrive.

Wilderness areas have been established around the country to ensure long-term protection of pristine habitats.

In some cases, shrubs have invaded areas where they were naturally excluded in the pristine habitat.

There are a few sandy areas within the forest that provide pristine habitat for the eastern diamondback rattlesnakes.

He urged ecologists to study human-stressed areas along with the pristine habitats they then preferred.