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

Vultures thus fulfil an important ecological role by cleaning landscapes of carrion and containing the spread of wildlife diseases.

From Science Daily

Trump’s first administration rolled back more than 100 regulations on clean air and water, toxic chemicals and wildlife conservation.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this year, actor Matthew McConaughey narrated “Deep in the Heart,” a documentary about wildlife in his native Texas.

From Los Angeles Times

Mountain lions prefer to avoid people, but in a metro area of more than 18 million people, natural areas inhabited by mountain lions and other wildlife are also heavily used by recreationists.

From Science Daily

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

From Los Angeles Times

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