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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Analysis of genetic data suggested the H5 bird flu was likely introduced to the islands through wildlife from the French sub-Antarctic Crozet Islands, 1,800 km away, likely arriving around August 2025.
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Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
The dancing competition series concluded Season 34 in November, with wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and pro partner Witney Carson taking home the Mirrorball trophy.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 18 June 2026
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, wildlife biologist Forrest Galante embarks on a nationwide quest to find the nation’s most bizarre and dangerous alien sharks – from glowing swell sharks to elusive sawfish – proving the ultimate shark adventure is right here at home.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The bird could be supervised by or picked up by a wildlife rehabilitation or discover center, or could make its way back south in another storm, the two concluded.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
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Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
The dancing competition series concluded Season 34 in November, with wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and pro partner Witney Carson taking home the Mirrorball trophy.
—Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 18 June 2026
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, wildlife biologist Forrest Galante embarks on a nationwide quest to find the nation’s most bizarre and dangerous alien sharks – from glowing swell sharks to elusive sawfish – proving the ultimate shark adventure is right here at home.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The bird could be supervised by or picked up by a wildlife rehabilitation or discover center, or could make its way back south in another storm, the two concluded.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 25 Jun. 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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