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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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Johnson, who creates model train content on YouTube, has had his fair share of wildlife sightings.

From Los Angeles Times

The world's top wildlife trade organisation increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, in a move conservationists hailed as a "historical win".

From Barron's

The sweeping changes also create legally enforceable rules protecting endangered wildlife and ensuring ecologically sustainable development.

From Barron's

The spill blackened popular beaches, killed wildlife and hurt tourism and fishing.

From The Wall Street Journal

The world's top wildlife trade body rejected new protections for eels on Thursday in a secret ballot at talks in Uzbekistan.

From Barron's

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