Wildlife
Wildlife
Wildlife (pronunciation: /ˈwʌɪldlaɪf/) refers to all non-domesticated plants, animals, and other organisms. The term is derived from the Middle English words 'wild' and 'life', meaning 'living in a state of nature and not tamed or domesticated'.
Wildlife can be found in all ecosystems. Deserts, forests, rain forests, plains, grasslands, and other areas, including the most developed urban areas, all have distinct forms of wildlife. While the term in popular culture usually refers to animals that are untouched by human factors, most scientists agree that much wildlife is affected by human activities.
Related Terms
- Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
- Conservation: The practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their habitats.
- Ecosystem: A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.
- Endangered Species: A species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.
- Habitat: The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
- Zoology: The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wildlife
- Wikipedia's article - Wildlife
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