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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Smallmouth bass are turning up in Lake Allatoona, but Georgia wildlife officials say the fish are not supposed to be there and are likely being illegally introduced into the lake.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Its wildlife officers risk their lives daily to protect the natural wonders of Florida and do it with bravery and valor.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The spray of water should startle any squirrels, deer, or other wildlife trying to sneak fruit from your tree.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The money collected from the fee will go to projects intended to help wildlife safely cross roads and interstates.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Its wildlife officers risk their lives daily to protect the natural wonders of Florida and do it with bravery and valor.
—Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
The spray of water should startle any squirrels, deer, or other wildlife trying to sneak fruit from your tree.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The money collected from the fee will go to projects intended to help wildlife safely cross roads and interstates.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
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 29 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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