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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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
The lake is home to animals including caribou, migratory birds, polar bears and other wildlife, according to the suit.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
Prepare for cold weather, and keep watch for wildlife like bison and elk.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
Responding officers safely trapped the male bird until wildlife rehabilitation experts arrived and transported the eagle to an emergency veterinarian.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 20 Feb. 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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