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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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
For a long-term example of eroding hunting opportunities, read our coverage on the anti-hunting infiltration within wildlife commissions.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
The greater Tromso area is home to incredible Arctic wildlife.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The report examined a 34-year period of bird and other wildlife strikes on planes from 1990 to 2023.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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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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