What is the area where a species lives and can thrive?

The area where a species lives and can thrive is called its habitat. Habitat is the environment that provides all of the necessary resources for a species to live and reproduce, including food, water, shelter, and space. It can be a specific geographic location or a more general area, such as a forest, a desert, or a grassland. Habitats can be natural or man-made, and they can change over time.