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
Head out on an airboat tour before or after your meal to see some of the state’s wildlife up close.
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Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
The resident was located and arrested a few days later on charges of tampering with evidence and possession of restricted live wildlife, according to the department.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
The wolves’ return and predatory dominance was believed to have had a widespread effect known as a trophic cascade, by decreasing grazing and restoring and expanding forests, grasses and other wildlife.
—Jim Robbins, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
Her company was ordered to forfeit all handbags, banned for three years from any activities involving commercial trade in wildlife and sentenced to serve three years of probation.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 23 Apr. 2024
The event raises money for the nonprofit animal shelter and its programs that help homeless pets, rescued animals and injured wildlife.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024
However, on Monday, April 22, federal wildlife officials announced that lake sturgeon don’t need Endangered Species Act protections, citing the success of stocking efforts.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2024
Other wildlife staffers were then able to move in with a catch pole and together lifted the lion up and over the concrete wall.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2024
After being evicted from their usual pond, ABJ and Fe fled to separate areas of the wildlife refuge.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024
Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
The resident was located and arrested a few days later on charges of tampering with evidence and possession of restricted live wildlife, according to the department.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 24 Apr. 2024
The wolves’ return and predatory dominance was believed to have had a widespread effect known as a trophic cascade, by decreasing grazing and restoring and expanding forests, grasses and other wildlife.
—Jim Robbins, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
Her company was ordered to forfeit all handbags, banned for three years from any activities involving commercial trade in wildlife and sentenced to serve three years of probation.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 23 Apr. 2024
The event raises money for the nonprofit animal shelter and its programs that help homeless pets, rescued animals and injured wildlife.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2024
However, on Monday, April 22, federal wildlife officials announced that lake sturgeon don’t need Endangered Species Act protections, citing the success of stocking efforts.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2024
Other wildlife staffers were then able to move in with a catch pole and together lifted the lion up and over the concrete wall.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2024
After being evicted from their usual pond, ABJ and Fe fled to separate areas of the wildlife refuge.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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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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