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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Entire forests can sink, rivers can reroute overnight and wetlands can drain completely, destroying food sources for wildlife.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The flat waters of Tallahassee's creeks, canals, and rivers provide an opportunity to get close and personal with rugged natural scenery and diverse wildlife.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The group will look for local wildlife, including dolphins and pelicans.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The flat waters of Tallahassee's creeks, canals, and rivers provide an opportunity to get close and personal with rugged natural scenery and diverse wildlife.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The group will look for local wildlife, including dolphins and pelicans.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article The Western Slope’s newest congressman wants to reopen thousands of acres of federal public land across Colorado to energy development and reduce protections for wildlife habitat.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 21 Mar. 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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