wild life
Animals in nature
Wild life, as two words, refers to life lived in a wild or untamed manner—existence outside the bounds of civilization or convention: He abandoned his career for the wild life of the frontier.
The phrase emphasizes the quality of living rather than the creatures themselves. (Wildlife as one word refers to animals in their natural habitat.)
Animal life collectively
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- mammalsHair-bearing, milk-producing animals
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
- reptilesCold-blooded scaly vertebrates
amphibians · insects · fish · predators · herbivores · carnivores · vertebrates · invertebrates
Wildlife observation journey
- birdwatchingObserving wild avians recreationally
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- photographyCreating images from light
- documentaryFactual film about reality
binoculars · field guide · spotting · hides · trails · ecotourism · naturalist · expedition
At risk of extinction
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- sanctuariesProtected places of refuge
- reservesResources held back
biodiversity · ecosystems · poaching · extinction · rehabilitation · protection · wetlands · corridors
fauna
Animal life collectively
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- mammalsHair-bearing, milk-producing animals
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
reptiles · amphibians · insects · fish · predators · herbivores · carnivores · vertebrates · invertebrates · endangered
safari
Wildlife observation journey
- birdwatchingObserving wild avians recreationally
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- photographyCreating images from light
documentary · binoculars · field guide · spotting · hides · trails · ecotourism · naturalist · expedition · sighting
endangered
At risk of extinction
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- sanctuariesProtected places of refuge
reserves · biodiversity · ecosystems · poaching · extinction · rehabilitation · protection · wetlands · corridors · rewilding
wild lifedomestic animals
Human-raised creatures
livestock · pets · farm animals · domesticated animals · cattle
wild lifeaquarium fish
Water pets in tanks
menagerie · aviaries · laboratory animals · circus animals · feral animals
wild lifeservice animals
Trained animals aiding disabilities
laboratory animals · circus animals · pack animals · aquaculture