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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As my colleague Samantha Lee explains, California wildlife officials recently published a study indicating the animal — considered a pest — was deliberately brought back to the state.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The park says wildlife managers actively monitor bear activity and use proactive techniques that help keep bears within their natural home range and away from humans and developed areas.
—Devarrick Turner, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
There are now 29 properties in the portfolio, all positioned intentionally and with an overarching purpose—to care for the land, wildlife, and people in specific areas of the world.
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How to report a snake in your home Officers typically don’t respond to wildlife calls unless the animals pose a threat to the public or are sick or injured, McManus said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
The park says wildlife managers actively monitor bear activity and use proactive techniques that help keep bears within their natural home range and away from humans and developed areas.
—Devarrick Turner, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
There are now 29 properties in the portfolio, all positioned intentionally and with an overarching purpose—to care for the land, wildlife, and people in specific areas of the world.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
How to report a snake in your home Officers typically don’t respond to wildlife calls unless the animals pose a threat to the public or are sick or injured, McManus said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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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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