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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Other perks include lifeguards on duty, a cute beach town with oyster bars and cafes and kayaking tours where tourists can spot local wildlife like dolphins and manatees.
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Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The park maintains a five-acre rescue center for wildlife, including sea turtles, birds and other marine animals.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Mulberries The mulberry tree has small berries that are similar to blackberries and are a good food source for wildlife.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Now, the man is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possessing wildlife illegally, taking and possessing wildlife illegally and unlawfully hunting wildlife, according to a criminal complaint filed on March 25.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
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Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The park maintains a five-acre rescue center for wildlife, including sea turtles, birds and other marine animals.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Mulberries The mulberry tree has small berries that are similar to blackberries and are a good food source for wildlife.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Now, the man is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possessing wildlife illegally, taking and possessing wildlife illegally and unlawfully hunting wildlife, according to a criminal complaint filed on March 25.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wildlife
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 2 Apr. 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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