: animals living in nature : wild animals
an area with abundant wildlife
—often used before another nounwildlife management/protection
a wildlife preserve [=an area of land where wild animals are protected]
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/wildlife. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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