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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On her birthday, Kate released the last of her Mother Nature videos on social media, using the platform to promote her message of being outside among wildlife and open spaces as a key to her wellbeing and recovery from her cancer treatment.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Amanda Perobelli/Reuters, FILE As forests shrink and wildlife disappears, mosquitoes are increasingly turning to people for their blood meals, a shift that raises real concerns about the potential spread of diseases that affect humans.
—Dr. Crystal Richards, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
Locals and wildlife experts say the Eaton fire exacerbated the situation, driving many bears out of their natural habitat in search of food, water and shelter.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Surrounding the mine is the 80,000-acre Limpopo Nature Reserve, home to more than 400 species of birds, plants, and wildlife, underscoring the balance between industry and conservation.
—Lindsey Granger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Amanda Perobelli/Reuters, FILE As forests shrink and wildlife disappears, mosquitoes are increasingly turning to people for their blood meals, a shift that raises real concerns about the potential spread of diseases that affect humans.
—Dr. Crystal Richards, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
Locals and wildlife experts say the Eaton fire exacerbated the situation, driving many bears out of their natural habitat in search of food, water and shelter.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Surrounding the mine is the 80,000-acre Limpopo Nature Reserve, home to more than 400 species of birds, plants, and wildlife, underscoring the balance between industry and conservation.
—Lindsey Granger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 16 Jan. 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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