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 event is weather permitting, and wildlife is unpredictable; there is no guarantee of what participants will see.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
So far, announced cast members include wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, TikTok star Alix Earle and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 18 Aug. 2025
Located 40 miles south of Indy, Blue's says their most popular river trips flow through a secluded state wildlife preserve and a part of the Camp Atterbury wilderness area.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
Operate within local rules and regulations, do not disturb the wildlife for a shot and do not draw attention to yourself.
—Colin Dougan, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
So far, announced cast members include wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, TikTok star Alix Earle and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 18 Aug. 2025
Located 40 miles south of Indy, Blue's says their most popular river trips flow through a secluded state wildlife preserve and a part of the Camp Atterbury wilderness area.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2025
Operate within local rules and regulations, do not disturb the wildlife for a shot and do not draw attention to yourself.
—Colin Dougan, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
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 22 Aug. 2025.
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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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