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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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They have also been trained to prevent illegal wildlife trafficking in Tanzania.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

But the Southern California cub experienced a positive turn of fate when state wildlife officials rescued him last week and transported him to the Los Angeles Zoo for emergency treatment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Opponents raised concerns about the property's size, design and impacts on the landscape and wildlife.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

His new setting is peaceful, aside from occasional thunderclaps rolling through the valley during the rainy season, and the wildlife.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

“How was I to know wildlife officials from poachers?” he asked himself.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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