Wild Animal
/ˈwaɪld ˈænɪməl/
Definitions
- (n.) An animal living or growing in its natural environment, not domesticated or tamed, subject to wildlife protection laws.
Hunting regulations prohibit killing certain wild animals during the breeding season.
Forms
- wild animals
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Commentary
In legal contexts, distinctions between wild and domesticated animals affect liability, property rights, and conservation regulation.
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