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wildlife

American  
[wahyld-lahyf] / ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf /

noun

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

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

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A new law designed to reverse the loss of wildlife and better protect nature in Wales has been passed in the Senedd.

From BBC

They are now routinely detected in water, soil, wildlife, and human tissue.

From Science Daily

California wildlife officials on Thursday voted to list six small, isolated mountain lion populations as threatened under the state Endangered Species Act.

From Los Angeles Times

People who saw the YouTube video alerted state wildlife officials, prompting the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

A balloon seller says she refuses to serve customers who intend to release them due to the environmental impact and danger to wildlife.

From BBC

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