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

“Every little patch of dirt can be a wildlife habitat,” Tilford says.

From Los Angeles Times

We understand the community gets excited when we get to see wildlife, such as the bear cub near Crescenta Valley High School, and it’s a benefit of our wonderful community!

From Los Angeles Times

"Many concerns quite understandably relate to our rarest wildlife and habitats, such as ancient woodland and bats," he said.

From BBC

We streamed soothing sights of wildlife such as penguins and meerkats at the San Diego Zoo while the polls were still open.

From Salon

At his event on Wednesday, Prince William spoke on the negative impacts of the wildlife trade and the “over-exploitation of nature,” and celebrated honorees who he said are helping combat environmental crises.

From Los Angeles Times

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