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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Head out on an airboat tour before or after your meal to see some of the state’s wildlife up close.
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Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
The resident was located and arrested a few days later on charges of tampering with evidence and possession of restricted live wildlife, according to the department.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
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Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
The resident was located and arrested a few days later on charges of tampering with evidence and possession of restricted live wildlife, according to the department.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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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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