wildlife
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of wildlife
Explanation
Animals that aren't tamed or domesticated are collectively known as wildlife. One of the things people love about visiting the Galapagos Islands is seeing all the unusual wildlife. All of the wild animals that live in a particular area (and sometimes the plants as well) fall under the category of wildlife. If you're dedicated to protecting wildlife, it means you care about keeping native animals from being harmed by humans. A wildlife refuge or sanctuary is a place where animals can roam without being hunted, and native plants grow freely.
Vocabulary lists containing wildlife
Endangered Species and Wildlife Conservation
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Example Sentences
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The Ugandan Wildlife Authority urged drivers to watch out for animals crossing the roads.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
The Mojave Desert Land Trust has been leading an effort to build the crossings for years, and recently secured a $5-million planning grant from the Wildlife Conservation Board.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The growth is the result of a long-term conservation project led by Kent Wildlife Trust, in partnership with The Species Recovery Trust, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and local volunteers, it said.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
But now the 4-month-old brothers have reached a promising stage in their journey toward independence, successfully transitioning into an outdoor habitat and starting to feed independently at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
He made a brief excursion up the Bill Williams River, a tributary of the Colorado, then continued downstream through the Colorado River Indian Reservation, the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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