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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More recent wildlife news Big Bear’s celeb eagles continue to keep us on our toes.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Native trees as well as the understory plants are a very important part of the environment providing shade, cover and food for many wildlife species.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
In colder climates, delaying cutting back until early to mid-April can act as insurance for the necessary insulation that wildlife may enjoy.
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That matters beyond the well-being of wildlife, Sikes said.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Native trees as well as the understory plants are a very important part of the environment providing shade, cover and food for many wildlife species.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
In colder climates, delaying cutting back until early to mid-April can act as insurance for the necessary insulation that wildlife may enjoy.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
That matters beyond the well-being of wildlife, Sikes said.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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