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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For the last decade, wildlife biologists have been using remote cameras and scat surveys to track the movements of the fox in the southern Sierra.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
That money came from Proposition 117, a measure passed by California voters in 1990 to ban the sport hunting of mountain lions and set aside $30 million a year to purchase habitat for deer, mountain lions, and other wildlife.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The tour will explore several plant communities at Harbaugh Seaside Trails and discuss the wildlife these plants support.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The 452-passenger ship launched in July 2025, with 225 suites, all with private balconies where passengers can lose themselves among Alaska’s awe-inspiring landscapes and abundant wildlife.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
That money came from Proposition 117, a measure passed by California voters in 1990 to ban the sport hunting of mountain lions and set aside $30 million a year to purchase habitat for deer, mountain lions, and other wildlife.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
The tour will explore several plant communities at Harbaugh Seaside Trails and discuss the wildlife these plants support.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The 452-passenger ship launched in July 2025, with 225 suites, all with private balconies where passengers can lose themselves among Alaska’s awe-inspiring landscapes and abundant wildlife.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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