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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His mother was dousing the lot in ammonia, Michael said, but only to keep wildlife away from the parcel.
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Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
So when a park ranger spotted one while monitoring streams in a remote forest in September 2025, the discovery thrilled scientists and wildlife enthusiasts alike — and offered rare data about an endangered species whose ancestors lived alongside dinosaurs.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Federal wildlife officials say there are probably 50 or fewer adults left in the wild.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The eels, native to East and Southeast Asia, were first observed in the Florida Everglades in 2007, where scientists have raised concerns about their affect on native wildlife.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
So when a park ranger spotted one while monitoring streams in a remote forest in September 2025, the discovery thrilled scientists and wildlife enthusiasts alike — and offered rare data about an endangered species whose ancestors lived alongside dinosaurs.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Federal wildlife officials say there are probably 50 or fewer adults left in the wild.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The eels, native to East and Southeast Asia, were first observed in the Florida Everglades in 2007, where scientists have raised concerns about their affect on native wildlife.
—News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 11 Apr. 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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