B2 verb Neutral

wildlife

/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/

Wildlife refers to animals, birds, and other living creatures that reside in their natural, undomesticated habitat. It is a collective noun used to describe the fauna of a particular region or the planet as a whole.

Ejemplos

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1

We saw some amazing wildlife, including deer and hawks, during our hike last weekend.

We saw some amazing wildlife, including deer and hawks, during our hike last weekend.

2

The protection of local wildlife is a primary objective of the national park service's new policy.

The protection of local wildlife is a primary objective of the national park service's new policy.

3

I love just sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife in the backyard.

I love just sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife in the backyard.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
wildlife
Relacionado
wilderness
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Truco para recordar

Think of the compound: 'Wild' + 'Life'. It is life that is wild and free, not kept in a cage or a home.

Quiz rápido

The government is introducing new laws to protect the local ___ from poaching.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: wildlife

Ejemplos

1

We saw some amazing wildlife, including deer and hawks, during our hike last weekend.

everyday

We saw some amazing wildlife, including deer and hawks, during our hike last weekend.

2

The protection of local wildlife is a primary objective of the national park service's new policy.

formal

The protection of local wildlife is a primary objective of the national park service's new policy.

3

I love just sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife in the backyard.

informal

I love just sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife in the backyard.

4

Urban development and habitat fragmentation pose significant threats to indigenous wildlife populations.

academic

Urban development and habitat fragmentation pose significant threats to indigenous wildlife populations.

5

Our eco-resort is committed to business practices that ensure minimal impact on the surrounding wildlife.

business

Our eco-resort is committed to business practices that ensure minimal impact on the surrounding wildlife.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
wildlife
Relacionado
wilderness

Colocaciones comunes

protect wildlife protect wildlife
wildlife conservation wildlife conservation
endangered wildlife endangered wildlife
wildlife habitat wildlife habitat
native wildlife native wildlife

Frases Comunes

wildlife sanctuary

wildlife sanctuary

wildlife photography

wildlife photography

wildlife management

wildlife management

Se confunde a menudo con

wildlife vs nature

Nature includes everything (plants, weather, landscapes), while wildlife specifically refers only to the animals.

wildlife vs wildness

Wildness is the quality of being wild or uncontrolled, whereas wildlife refers to the actual creatures.

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Notas de uso

Wildlife is an uncountable noun and always takes a singular verb. It is frequently used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'wildlife park' or 'wildlife expert'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often try to pluralize the word as 'wildlifes', but 'wildlife' is already collective and uncountable. Do not use 'a wildlife'; instead use 'some wildlife' or 'a piece of wildlife' (though the latter is rare).

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Truco para recordar

Think of the compound: 'Wild' + 'Life'. It is life that is wild and free, not kept in a cage or a home.

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Origen de la palabra

A compound of the Old English words 'wild' (untamed) and 'lif' (living existence), gaining popular use in the late 19th century during the early conservation movement.

Patrones gramaticales

Uncountable noun Used with singular verbs Often functions as an attributive noun (modifier)
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking countries, wildlife conservation is a highly valued social and political issue, often linked to national identity and tourism.

Quiz rápido

The government is introducing new laws to protect the local ___ from poaching.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: wildlife

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