wildlife

American  

[wahyld-lahyf] / ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf /

noun

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

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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

A major review of the state of the Welsh environment has warned of "polluted rivers, failing soils" and "collapsing wildlife".

From BBC

Among the more poignant moments, Charles laments the loss of wildlife at Highgrove, noting when he first moved in there nearly five decades ago he would hear cuckoos and see grasshoppers.

From Barron's

The rescue service said the prolonged harsh weather conditions placed significant strain on many wildlife species that relied on calmer conditions to forage successfully.

From BBC

The parks and wildlife department has also implemented stricter screenings in natural tourist attractions.

From BBC

There were pages and pages of hits, mostly about farming, fisheries, and wildlife.

From Literature

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