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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The Endangered Species Act, enacted in 1973, establishes protections for fish, wildlife and plants that are listed as threatened or endangered.
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
In September, Bay View residents questioned whether raccoons and other wildlife were being affected by rat poison.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Two months ago, Springfield, Ohio, was in the national political spotlight after now President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance spread baseless rumors that Haitian immigrants in the community were eating pets and wildlife.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
Fabric, or even newspaper gift wrapping, protects drinking water and ultimately human and wildlife health.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
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Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
In September, Bay View residents questioned whether raccoons and other wildlife were being affected by rat poison.
—Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
Two months ago, Springfield, Ohio, was in the national political spotlight after now President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance spread baseless rumors that Haitian immigrants in the community were eating pets and wildlife.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
Fabric, or even newspaper gift wrapping, protects drinking water and ultimately human and wildlife health.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
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 1 Dec. 2024.
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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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