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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Fall brings dramatic light to the ranges and strong wildlife viewing as animals move down from the high country.
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2 July 2026
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The parasitic fly's larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, including livestock, pets, and wildlife.
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Environmentally minded folks have taken to the streets of the capital, Tirana, to protest, due to concerns that all the construction will endanger the wildlife.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The virus has also been reported in dairy cows, marine animals, wildlife, pets and humans.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
The parasitic fly's larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, including livestock, pets, and wildlife.
—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Environmentally minded folks have taken to the streets of the capital, Tirana, to protest, due to concerns that all the construction will endanger the wildlife.
—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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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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