wildlife

American  

[wahyld-lahyf] / ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf /

noun

1. undomesticated animals living in the wild, including those hunted for food, sport, or profit.

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adjective

1. of, for, or abounding in wildlife.

   a wildlife preserve.

wildlife British  

/ ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf /

noun

1. wild animals and plants collectively

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Etymology

Origin of wildlife

First recorded in 1930–35; wild + life

Example Sentences

“All of the unique values that visitors seek such as cool trees, shaded streams, solitude, beautiful vistas, watchable wildlife, fresh pine-scented air could all be lost through overuse and abuse.”

From Los Angeles Times

Although there are wildlife laws in place, Silva reckons the fines to punish the crime do not outweigh the financial benefits of catching and selling songbirds.

From BBC

The country is now embarking on an expensive building boom, sparking outrage at unsightly transmission towers and the potential harm to bats, dormice and other local wildlife.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A standing dead tree is vastly more important to wildlife and biodiversity in the forest than a standing live tree of the same size,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

A giant iceberg drifting towards a remote island threatened wildlife, reminding us that science is just as vital for spotting danger as it is for making discoveries.

From BBC

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