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
Grizzly bear was defending cubs, wildlife officials say Following an investigation, the COS Predator Attack Team determined the bear’s actions were defensive.
—
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Wait until November to start feeding birds if bears and other wildlife tend to ravage your bird feeders.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
This work could have a significant impact on the wildlife in Ivvavik.
—Chloe Berge, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wildlife
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Some state parks allow hunting, but national wildlife refuges are closed to hunting unless expressly permitted.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Wait until November to start feeding birds if bears and other wildlife tend to ravage your bird feeders.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
This work could have a significant impact on the wildlife in Ivvavik.
—Chloe Berge, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wildlife
Cite this Entry
“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
wildlife
noun
wild·life
ˈwī(ə)l-ˌ(d)līf
: nonhuman living things and especially wild animals living in their natural environment
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share