wildlife

[wahyld-lahyf]

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

/ ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf /

noun

1. wild animals and plants collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of wildlife¹

First recorded in 1930–35; wild + life

Example Sentences

In the new lawsuit, the federal government is seeking to recover costs for the damage the 2019 fire caused to 800 acres of national forest, including for the destruction of wildlife and habitats.

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These women are professionals who care about people, wildlife and the mutually beneficial relationship between the two.

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The tourism sector on the Indian Ocean island, which is famous for its unique wildlife, is among the hardest hit with the situation catching most people by surprise.

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A proposed road to the remote area was last year rejected by the Biden administration, which raised concerns about the negative impact on indigenous communities, wildlife and the environment.

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“When criminals steal or destroy the natural resources that support California’s extraordinary biodiversity, we are committed to stopping them,” said a state wildlife official.

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