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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

/ ˈɲɪˌɪ /

noun

  1. wild animals and plants collectively
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of wildlife1

First recorded in 1930–35; wild + life
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Environmental groups have criticised SpaceX's impact on nearby wildlife, and say the company has increased light pollution and littered the area with debris from rocket launches.

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Spills in the region have had a devastating impact on indigenous communities and local wildlife.

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The resolution was condemned by Democrats, who said the resolution goes against science and years of study by federal wildlife officials.

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"Last year we had a mild winter, warm spring and then we had a wet summer – and that's not good for wildlife that's learned to adapt to a certain climate pattern," he told BBC Breakfast.

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Officials warned that feeding and approaching wildlife in Yosemite is illegal, in order to protect wildlife and ensure human safety.

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