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

To remove cane toads from your property, wear eye and skin protection, and contact a wildlife trapper if necessary. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Casillas said the landscape, where trail cameras have photographed a wide variety of wildlife and wildflowers bloom in the spring, is often overlooked by motorists on Highway 1. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

The presence of wolves in California poses a fresh and complex challenge for state wildlife authorities after hunters and trappers pushed the population to extinction around a century ago. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

The Outer Banks is known for serene waterfronts, wildlife and historical attractions, including Jockey’s Ridge State Park, home to the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic Coast, as highlighted in the travel rankings. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 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