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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Texas is home to hundreds of spider species, but wildlife experts say only a small number pose any real risk to humans.
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Karla Walsh Alaska’s giant peaks and wildlife lure most visitors to the 49th state, but the opening of The Wildbirch Hotel now gives them a reason to explore downtown Anchorage, too.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The plans include amenities like a wildlife observation garden along the Lower Five Mile Drain, a dog park, clubhouse and a playground, as well as a bike repair station near the future school to encourage students to bike.
—Noah Daly
april 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Texas is home to hundreds of spider species, but wildlife experts say only a small number pose any real risk to humans.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Karla Walsh Alaska’s giant peaks and wildlife lure most visitors to the 49th state, but the opening of The Wildbirch Hotel now gives them a reason to explore downtown Anchorage, too.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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 20 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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