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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But, globally, the exotic pet trade is a multibillion-dollar industry, and the trade in wildlife is worth between $30 and $43 billion annually, according to a 2022 report by the Animal Legal and Historical Center at Michigan State University’s law school.
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Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2025
The reason for this release is to raise money for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, an organization dedicated to protect the land and wildlife of the state.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
Moving this out into the ocean will introduce new variables like extreme weather and possible disturbances from wildlife or other vessels.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2025
Witness incredible wildlife Nature lovers will be in awe of the seasonal wildlife experiences available in the region.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2025
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Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2025
The reason for this release is to raise money for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, an organization dedicated to protect the land and wildlife of the state.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
Moving this out into the ocean will introduce new variables like extreme weather and possible disturbances from wildlife or other vessels.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2025
Witness incredible wildlife Nature lovers will be in awe of the seasonal wildlife experiences available in the region.
—Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 12 Feb. 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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