wildlife

/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/noun

Animals living free in nature, especially mammals, birds, and fish, rather than kept by people.

Example sentences

“The reserve protects wildlife from poachers and habitat loss.”
“Visitors must not feed the wildlife in the national park.”

Uncountable with no plural: 'the area is rich in wildlife'. Standard in 'wildlife reserve' and 'wildlife photographer'.

Synonyms for wildlife

fauna

Related words

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