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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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Texas wildlife officials went out of their way Wednesday to assure the public that Mexican gray wolves are not being released into the state, and that there are no plans to do so in the future.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
Biologists think this new tracking technique will help protect Florida’s native wildlife, rural lands, citizens and their pets.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
These were then vetted by the World's 50 Best Beaches team, who based the final ranking on eight criteria, such as unique characteristics, wildlife, untouched nature and crowds.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 1 May. 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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