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

Recent Examples on the Web

Hike one of its rugged trails, snap photos from the Mile High Swinging Bridge, or visit the wildlife habitats along the way, which are home to black bears, elk, and eagles. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

The group targets large, unbroken landscapes where wildlife can roam, and the dark skies often come with them. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Anyone who encounters a dead or stranded marine mammal is urged to leave the animal alone and immediately report the sighting to local wildlife authorities or the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

The 209-by-200-foot overpass spans Interstate 25 near the Greenland exit between Larkspur and Monument, an area that has historically seen many wildlife collisions. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wildlife

• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• midlife
• midwife
• nightlife
• penknife
• afterlife
• pocketknife
• knife

Kids Definition

wildlife

noun

wild·​life ˈwī(ə)l-ˌ(d)līf 

: nonhuman living things and especially wild animals living in their natural environment