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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Protections for wildlife, including ranches that were donated to Argentina's national park service and converted to the Monte Leon National Park in 2004, gave pumas an opportunity to rebound, Donadio said.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2025
Filmed over two years, the series features spectacular landscapes and wildlife cinematography while highlighting the interconnectedness with generations of Indigenous people who have lived alongside these species and in these ecosystems.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
According to Deb Hudman, a supervisor of Missouri’s wildlife health program, cases were first reported near Cape Girardeau this year and began to trend further north.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Besides being attractive, ornamental grasses can help your garden too, controlling erosion and providing a habitat for local wildlife.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2025
Filmed over two years, the series features spectacular landscapes and wildlife cinematography while highlighting the interconnectedness with generations of Indigenous people who have lived alongside these species and in these ecosystems.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2025
According to Deb Hudman, a supervisor of Missouri’s wildlife health program, cases were first reported near Cape Girardeau this year and began to trend further north.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Besides being attractive, ornamental grasses can help your garden too, controlling erosion and providing a habitat for local wildlife.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 19 Dec. 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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