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

Recent Examples on the Web

What enters a watershed upstream can affect communities, ecosystems, wildlife and cultural resources downstream — including resources within our ancestral homelands. — Dana Adkins, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

When the day starts at sunrise for wildlife safaris, hiking, or skiing, that java jolt is even more important. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

This would leave far less room for wildlife agencies like CPW to make nuanced decisions or roll out alternative programs, like birth control or animal relocation. — Neel Dhanesha, Vox, 23 Oct. 2026

This reform significantly lowers the regulatory burden on industries and landowners all while reducing the scope of federal protections for vulnerable wildlife. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wildlife

• alewife
• birdlife
• folklife
• housewife
• jackknife
• midlife
• midwife
• nightlife
• penknife
• afterlife
• pocketknife
• knife

Kids Definition

wildlife

noun

wild·​life ˈwī(ə)l-ˌ(d)līf 

: nonhuman living things and especially wild animals living in their natural environment