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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The Plant Society of Texas will give Friends of Tandy Hills a grant worth several thousand dollars to pay interns $20 an hour to keep trail paths managed, remove invasive species, and ensure all wildlife that call the prairie home are protected.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
The wildlife threats alone were enough to make most people reconsider.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Trump said wind turbines are horrible and expensive and pose a threat to birds and other wildlife.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Supporters say not only do the dams built by beavers help regulate the state's water supply, but the wetlands created by them also act as natural firebreaks, provide refuge for other wildlife during fires, and reduce downstream pollution after fires.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
The wildlife threats alone were enough to make most people reconsider.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Trump said wind turbines are horrible and expensive and pose a threat to birds and other wildlife.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Supporters say not only do the dams built by beavers help regulate the state's water supply, but the wetlands created by them also act as natural firebreaks, provide refuge for other wildlife during fires, and reduce downstream pollution after fires.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wildlife
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 28 Mar. 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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