wildlife
noun
wild·life
ˈwī(-ə)l(d)-ˌlīf 
often attributive
: living things and especially mammals, birds, and fishes that are neither human nor domesticated
Examples of wildlife in a Sentence
an area with abundant wildlife
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Three wolf pups from a pack whose adult members were euthanized by state conservation officials earlier this month had still not been captured despite weeks of searching by scientists and wildlife officers, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The lack of fire drastically altered local ecosystems, according to Kyle Brazil, a wildlife biologist with Central Hardwoods Joint Venture, a network of governmental and non-profit conservation agencies.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Several factors can make the sun glare worse or more dangerous, including leftover moisture from storms or road treatments, steep hills and sharp turns, and obstacles such as wildlife crossing the highway, CDOT said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
They have been known to eat fruit on occassion, according to the wildlife agency.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The lack of fire drastically altered local ecosystems, according to Kyle Brazil, a wildlife biologist with Central Hardwoods Joint Venture, a network of governmental and non-profit conservation agencies.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
Several factors can make the sun glare worse or more dangerous, including leftover moisture from storms or road treatments, steep hills and sharp turns, and obstacles such as wildlife crossing the highway, CDOT said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025
They have been known to eat fruit on occassion, according to the wildlife agency.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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wildlife
noun
wild·life
ˈwī(ə)l-ˌ(d)līf
: nonhuman living things and especially wild animals living in their natural environment
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