noun

wildlife

wildlife

The park is famous for its diverse wildlife.

The park is famous for its diverse wildlife.

((as a noun)) wild animals and plants The park protects local wildlife.

fauna, animals

A compound word from 'wild' and 'life', literally meaning 'life in the wild'.

Think of it as two separate words: 'wild life'. This helps to remember it refers to animals and plants living in their natural, wild state.

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