wildlife
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of wildlife
Explanation
Animals that aren't tamed or domesticated are collectively known as wildlife. One of the things people love about visiting the Galapagos Islands is seeing all the unusual wildlife. All of the wild animals that live in a particular area (and sometimes the plants as well) fall under the category of wildlife. If you're dedicated to protecting wildlife, it means you care about keeping native animals from being harmed by humans. A wildlife refuge or sanctuary is a place where animals can roam without being hunted, and native plants grow freely.
Vocabulary lists containing wildlife
Endangered Species and Wildlife Conservation
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In the first global assessment of its kind, the world authority on threatened wildlife classified 96 percent of the planet's coral reef systems as "critically endangered" -- its highest risk category.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Spanning about 1,900 miles and sustaining farms, towns and wildlife, the Rio Grande is the lifeblood of much of the Southwest—and it is running dry, in one of America’s most severe water crises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
“Our personnel responded to the location, contacted the individual identified in the complaints, followed up with reporting parties, and coordinated with the state agency responsible for wildlife management.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
"By creating and restoring habitats across whole landscapes, we can provide more space for wildlife and help reverse decades of decline."
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
The deer went to a wildlife sanctuary, which is funny because Gran usually hates deer; they eat up her garden.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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