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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Due to the backlog, unhealthy forests provide lower-quality wildlife habitat, are more vulnerable to insects and disease, jeopardize watersheds, and are less resilient to climate change and drought.
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
The fictional territory off the coast of Romania sustains a small population of hearty villagers, along with the previously unknown ochi, a primate-like wildlife species with reddish fur, blue facial features and a distinctive musical call.
—Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
These trees also attract pollinators and support local wildlife year-round.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Because these WMAs are designed to provide two conflicting services — to maintain wildlife habitat and to offer recreation, including hunting opportunities that may scare the birds away — no one really knows how the resident geese perceive the situation.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
The fictional territory off the coast of Romania sustains a small population of hearty villagers, along with the previously unknown ochi, a primate-like wildlife species with reddish fur, blue facial features and a distinctive musical call.
—Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
These trees also attract pollinators and support local wildlife year-round.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Because these WMAs are designed to provide two conflicting services — to maintain wildlife habitat and to offer recreation, including hunting opportunities that may scare the birds away — no one really knows how the resident geese perceive the situation.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 30 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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