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

Fears over fledgling eaglets While the annual fireworks display and its impact on local wildlife have garnered controversy in the past, this year, advocates are particularly concerned about Jackie and Shadow’s two eaglets, Sandy and Luna, who were born in early April. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 26 June 2026

The Americas explored untold wildlife stories across the continent from different locations including the frozen north, the wild west, the Atlantic coast and Patagonia. — Peter White, Deadline, 25 June 2026

Travelers will discover that the locals here are extremely passionate about protecting this environment and are eager to educate visitors on preserving the land and wildlife. — Molly O'Brien, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026

The open house will offer tours of the facility, and there will be opportunities to play with puppies and kittens, meet a wildlife ambassador and visit interactive booths about the work Anderson Humane does, the organization’s website said. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 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