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

“There are no birds around here anymore,” he said, noting the humming or buzzing noise the centre emits scares away a lot of wildlife from his area.

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A sole wolf, known by wildlife officials as OR-7, crossed the Oregon border and helped launch the regeneration of California’s wolf population.

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The charity said Max and Minnie have learnt to forage for food hidden in their enclosure in the wildlife rescue centre in Urtsadzor, and are responding to natural bear instincts, including going into hibernation.

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"We deeply appreciate the Good Samaritan's compassion and remind all Kenyans that true coexistence means protecting wildlife," the agency said.

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The wildlife crossing was built in precast sections, brought in from Perris, Calif., to limit freeway closures, Rock said, but the tunnel work on Agoura Road will all be poured on-site.

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