wildlife
noun
wild·life
ˈwī(-ə)l(d)-ˌlīf 
often attributive
: living things and especially mammals, birds, and fishes that are neither human nor domesticated
Examples of wildlife in a Sentence
an area with abundant wildlife
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Living on the western edge of Griffith Park, they were accustomed to seeing wildlife — coyotes, bobcats, deer, foxes — wandering into their backyard.
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Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
These magnificent spots boast breathtaking scenery, diverse landscapes, and abundant wildlife.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2024
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Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
These magnificent spots boast breathtaking scenery, diverse landscapes, and abundant wildlife.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for wildlife
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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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wildlife
noun
wild·life
ˈwī(ə)l-ˌ(d)līf
: nonhuman living things and especially wild animals living in their natural environment
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